St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
80%
Capacity
335
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Worcester community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 335 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Bury, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty 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 Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Worcester, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chedworth Drive, Worcester, Worcester, WR4 9PG |
| Headteacher | Louise Bury |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 335 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 335 / 420 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chedworth Drive, Worcester
Worcester, WR4 9PG
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