St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jocelyn Baker, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12828th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 80th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 28 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chatsworth Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS16 3QR |
| Headteacher | Jocelyn Baker |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.0% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12828th of 13,686
Nationally
1349th of 1,469
In South West
80th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
37%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chatsworth Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS16 3QR
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