What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs has 151 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs take?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs have a religious character?

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.394 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?

When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.6% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs

How far did offers reach?

2.394miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs, year by year →

How places are decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Children of staff — Children of staff (see Note 4 for qualifying conditions).
6Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
7Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other faiths — Children whose families are members of other faiths. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
9Other children — Other children. Where applications within any category exceed places available, priority is given first to siblings (Note 3), then by distance from home to school measured as defined for Kent schools (straight-line NLPG measurement) or Medway schools (shortest walking route via GIS).

If two applications tie: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.

Distance tie-break sub-criteria differ for Kent vs Medway schools; St Joseph's Broadstairs is a Kent school, so the Kent (NLPG straight-line) distance method applies.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs has 151 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs take?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs located?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs is located in Broadstairs, CT10 2BA, Kent.
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs have a religious character?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.394 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?: When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.6% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

2.394miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs, year by year →

How places are decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Children of staff — Children of staff (see Note 4 for qualifying conditions).
6Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
7Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other faiths — Children whose families are members of other faiths. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
9Other children — Other children. Where applications within any category exceed places available, priority is given first to siblings (Note 3), then by distance from home to school measured as defined for Kent schools (straight-line NLPG measurement) or Medway schools (shortest walking route via GIS).

Distance tie-break sub-criteria differ for Kent vs Medway schools; St Joseph's Broadstairs is a Kent school, so the Kent (NLPG straight-line) distance method applies.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs has 151 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs take?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs located?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs is located in Broadstairs, CT10 2BA, Kent.
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs have a religious character?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.394 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?: When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.6% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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