What did Ofsted judge St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster has 144 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster take?

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster located?

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is located in Lancaster, LA1 2DU, Lancashire.

How do I apply to St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster have a religious character?

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

How are Reception places decided at St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?

When St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice, resident in parish — Catholic Children with a Certificate of Catholic Practice who are resident in the parish of St. Joseph's [for whom St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school]. (see notes 3,4&10); 3. Other Catholic children resident in parish — Other Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St. Joseph's [for whom St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school]. (see notes 3&10), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using the local authority's computerised system and will be to the nearest entrance on the school site. The route will be the shortest walking route by road as identified by GIS at that time. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.4% of pupils at St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

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.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice, resident in parish — Catholic Children with a Certificate of Catholic Practice who are resident in the parish of St. Joseph's [for whom St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school]. (see notes 3,4&10)
3Other Catholic children resident in parish — Other Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St. Joseph's [for whom St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school]. (see notes 3&10)
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
5Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
6Sibling — Other children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using the local authority's computerised system and will be to the nearest entrance on the school site. The route will be the shortest walking route by road as identified by GIS at that time. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each category, sub-provisions apply in order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need places application at top of category; (ii) sibling attendance increases priority within category after (i). EHCP/Statement named children must be admitted first by law, reducing places available. Parish boundaries per attached map for 2027-2028.

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.