St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Lichfield 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 Deirdre McLeary, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1607th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 34 in Lichfield.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Film Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lichfield, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cherry Orchard, Lichfield, Lichfield, WS14 9AN |
| Headteacher | Deirdre McLeary |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.2% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1607th of 13,686
Nationally
157th of 1,378
In West Midlands
8th of 34
In Lichfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
80%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cherry Orchard, Lichfield
Lichfield, WS14 9AN
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