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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 2JSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2018
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Cheshire West and Chester is currently running above its official capacity, with 338 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 315. That oversubscription is reflected in its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 50 applications for 33 places, giving a ratio of 1.52 applicants per spot. All 33 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting strong local demand but also a clear catchment advantage for families who prioritise the school. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.9%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23.5% and sits above the typical level for a voluntary-aided Catholic school in this region. This intake profile suggests the school serves a genuinely mixed community, drawing families from a range of economic backgrounds while maintaining a distinctively Catholic character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWoodford Lane, Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 2JS
HeadteacherMartine Gum
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils338
Free School Meals (FSM)22.9%
School Capacity338 / 315 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2018
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2018): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceNetballAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubChessBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.