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

Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury has 77 pupils on roll.

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

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

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

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

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury 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, Malmesbury were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury for 2025-26 (Reception) was 6.795 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, Malmesbury?

When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury 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 in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Aldhelm (Malmesbury), St Michael (Tetbury) and St Peter (Cirencester) (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 6 further criteria. Tie-break: Within categories 1, 2, 3 and 5: random allocation. For categories 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9: shortest straight-line distance from the centre point of the child's home address to the school, with random allocation as a final tie-break where distances are equal.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.5% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury 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?

6.795miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (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, Malmesbury, year by year →

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

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 in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Aldhelm (Malmesbury), St Michael (Tetbury) and St Peter (Cirencester) (see notes 3&11)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens — Catechumens (see note 4)
6Members of an Eastern Christian Church — Children who are a member of an Eastern Christian Church. (see note 5)
7Children of another Christian denomination — Children of another Christian denomination whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
8Children of another faith — Children of another faith whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
9Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Within categories 1, 2, 3 and 5: random allocation. For categories 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9: shortest straight-line distance from the centre point of the child's home address to the school, with random allocation as a final tie-break where distances are equal.

Within each category, sibling priority is applied first, then children of staff employed at the school for two or more consecutive years or recruited to fill a demonstrable skills shortage vacancy. The policy header states PAN is for September 2026 entry despite the document title referencing 2027-2028; the cohort_start_year is taken as 2027 per the document title and SIF heading. Twins and siblings from multiple births may be admitted beyond PAN where one sibling is the last child ranked within PAN.

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.