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

Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern has 99 pupils on roll.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 56% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

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

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

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern is located in Malvern, WR14 1PF, Worcestershire.

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

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

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern?

When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (See Note 3 below); 2. Baptised Catholic children in parish with sibling at school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) living in the parish of St Joseph’s, Malvern or St Wulstan’s, Little Malvern who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School at the time of admission; 3. Baptised Catholic children living in parish — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) living in the parish of St Joseph’s, Malvern or St Wulstan’s, Little Malvern, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is oversubscription within a category, the Governing Body will give priority to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance (see Note 5). Distances are measured in a straight line using the GeoCode Points for each property and the GeoCode point for the school. Where equal, a random selection (lottery) is used.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.6% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern: Catchment 2026

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

Voluntary aidedProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Newtown Road, WR14 1PF Website01684573016

Verified from official sources

GoodApr 2024

Inspected Apr 2024

View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils99

GoodApr 2024

Ages4 - 11

Pupils99

Inspected Apr 2024 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

50.5% of capacity (106 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

56% combined

2024-25 · cohort of 16

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

14 first choices for 30 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

On-site childcare

Childcare at this site

Out-of-school club, separately registered — see connected settings

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

Rated Good and places likely available.

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2024

Results

Stable

KS2 SATs Combined: 56% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Diocese

Archdiocese of Birmingham

Governance

Voluntary aided

Nursery Classes

Yes

Pupils per year group

~14*

Headteacher

Mrs Nicola Tippen

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Apr 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateInspectorategrade & date· Apr 2024IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.5% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity106 pupils on roll — 50.5% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 75 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaLink · Malvern Hills · West Worcestershire · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 6Average

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 19

Worcestershire peer median: 21 per month

12-month total223

Top categories

Violent crime

91 (41%)

Anti-social behaviour

39 (17%)

Burglary

19 (9%)

and 8 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 563 Worcestershire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)10

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m9

Nearest site31m

Includes2 public parks, 1 playing fields, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseUnder 40 dB at the school, peaking at 65.3 dB within 100m

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	6.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Inspection: Apr 2024Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Apr 2026

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

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.

1Baptised Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (See Note 3 below).
2Baptised Catholic children in parish with sibling at school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) living in the parish of St Joseph’s, Malvern or St Wulstan’s, Little Malvern who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School at the time of admission.
3Baptised Catholic children living in parish — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) living in the parish of St Joseph’s, Malvern or St Wulstan’s, Little Malvern.
4Other baptised Catholic children with sibling at school — Other Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School at the time of admission.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern has 99 pupils on roll.
What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 56% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern take?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern located?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern is located in Malvern, WR14 1PF, Worcestershire.
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern 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 Malvern have a religious character?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

Voluntary aidedProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Newtown Road, WR14 1PF Website01684573016

Verified from official sources

GoodApr 2024

Inspected Apr 2024

View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils99

GoodApr 2024

Ages4 - 11

Pupils99

Inspected Apr 2024 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

50.5% of capacity (106 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

56% combined

2024-25 · cohort of 16

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

14 first choices for 30 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

On-site childcare

Childcare at this site

Out-of-school club, separately registered — see connected settings

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

Rated Good and places likely available.

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2024

Results

Stable

KS2 SATs Combined: 56% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Diocese

Archdiocese of Birmingham

Governance

Voluntary aided

Nursery Classes

Yes

Pupils per year group

~14*

Headteacher

Mrs Nicola Tippen

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Apr 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateInspectorategrade & date· Apr 2024IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.5% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity106 pupils on roll — 50.5% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 75 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaLink · Malvern Hills · West Worcestershire · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 6Average

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 19

Worcestershire peer median: 21 per month

12-month total223

Top categories

Violent crime

91 (41%)

Anti-social behaviour

39 (17%)

Burglary

19 (9%)

and 8 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 563 Worcestershire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)10

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m9

Nearest site31m

Includes2 public parks, 1 playing fields, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseUnder 40 dB at the school, peaking at 65.3 dB within 100m

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	6.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Inspection: Apr 2024Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Apr 2026

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Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

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Road Noise

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern

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Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

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Air Quality

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern: key facts

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Nearby schools within 5 km

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site childcare

Where children go next