Is St. Joseph's CofE Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 1 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 182nd of 215 primary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St. Joseph's CofE Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 36% of pupils at St. Joseph's CofE Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at St. Joseph's CofE Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School

Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19 1DQ

Local ranking182nd of 215 primary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

360

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 1 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 36.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 45.0%
Writing (Expected): 60.0%
Maths (Expected): 45.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 32.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 99.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 97.0
Cohort Size: 47

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 185
Boys: 76 (46%)
Girls: 89 (54%)
Capacity: 360 (46% full)
SEND: 22.7%
FSM Eligible: 39.5%
EAL: 31.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.3%
SEN Support: 18.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,941/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 30.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 56.6%
White Other: 11.0%
Asian Other: 7.1%
Asian Indian: 6.0%
Black African: 6.0%
Other: 5.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%

56.6%

White British

11.0%

White Other

7.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01243783709

office@stjosephscejunior.school

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Orchard Street

Chichester, South East

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Administrative

URN: 143553
UKPRN: 10061778
Establishment No.: 2027
Trust: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST

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