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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School

Chichester, PO19 1DQPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#12,787
of 13,686 nationally

About St. Joseph's CofE Junior School

St. Joseph’s CofE Junior School in Chichester is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and its intake figures tell an interesting story. The school has capacity for 360 pupils but currently houses just 185, meaning it is running at just over half its potential size. That spare capacity is notable in a local authority where demand for places can be high, and it suggests the school is not currently oversubscribed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39.5%, which is significantly above the national average and indicates a catchment with considerable socio-economic diversity. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, but the headteacher is Lisa Hardy, and the school is mixed gender. The combination of a high FSM rate and available places may appeal to families looking for a smaller, more inclusive primary environment where their child won’t be lost in a crowd.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOrchard Street, Chichester, Chichester, PO19 1DQ
HeadteacherLisa Hardy
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils185
Free School Meals (FSM)39.5%
School Capacity185 / 360 (51% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsDining HallICT SuiteForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceFootballRoundersCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirCodingEco ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Joseph's CofE Junior School

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