St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
119%
Capacity
215
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (119% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Heritage, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 58 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (11 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Infant School include Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hazell Avenue, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7JF |
| Headteacher | Joanna Heritage |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 180 (119% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 May 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
11 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
106
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hazell Avenue, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire, HP21 7JF
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