St. Joseph's Infant School
113%
Capacity
152
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St. Joseph's Infant School
St. Joseph's Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Chichester community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 152 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 135 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. Joseph's Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Hardy, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
St. Joseph's Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 49 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Joseph's Infant School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Book Club, Art Club and 2 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 Chichester, St. Joseph's Infant School is one of the options available in the South East 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Orchard Street, Chichester, Chichester, PO19 1DQ |
| Headteacher | Lisa Hardy |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 152 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 152 / 135 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jun 2019. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
66
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Orchard Street, Chichester
Chichester, PO19 1DQ
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