St. Joseph's CofE Junior School

URN: 143553 • Chichester PO19 1DQ

Overview

Name
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
URN
143553
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Hardy (since 2022) , Head of School
Previous head
Sophia Koiston, Head of School
Telephone
01243783709
Website
Visit
Address
Orchard Street, Chichester PO19 1DQ

Summary

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is a mixed primary academy located in Chichester, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 185 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school is part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT), which oversees its governance and financial management. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school promotes a strong Christian ethos, guided by its vision of fostering life-long learners within a supportive community. This ethos is rooted in the teachings of the Bible, particularly the principle of loving one another. The curriculum is designed to instil values of care, respect, and empathy, ensuring that students develop not only academically but also as responsible individuals.

St. Joseph's CE Junior School actively engages with the local community and offers a welcoming environment for families. The admissions process is managed by DCAT, and the school encourages parents to contact them directly for inquiries about places or waiting lists.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
360
Pupils
185
Boys
95
Girls
90
FSM %
39.50
Open date
2016-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 185 95 90 360 39.50
2024-09-11 191 91 100 360 37.70
2023-09-11 161 82 79 360 31.10
2022-09-11 161 82 79 360 31.10
2021-09-11 148 81 67 360 31.10
2020-09-11 157 85 72 360 23.60

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