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St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is an academy converter primary school in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 115 pupils, and a capacity of 112 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

115

Pupils

112

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?

The catchment area for St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 115 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 112 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the 2027 St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: at or above its 112 place limit

St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy has a published admission number of 112 places. 115 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 112 places. East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Pocklington.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

East Riding of Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →

St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: School Information

Full address
Maxwell Road, Pocklington, YO42 2HE
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
10.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147248

Other Roman Catholic Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across East Riding of Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

What is the catchment area for St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?

The catchment area for St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy oversubscribed?

Yes, St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy currently has 115 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 112 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?

St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy cover?

St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is a primary school in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?

St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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