St. Joseph's Infant School
URN: 148286 • Chichester PO19 1DQ
Overview
- Name
- St. Joseph's Infant School
- URN
- 148286
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Hardy (since 2022) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Laura Turner, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01243783709
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Orchard Street, Chichester PO19 1DQ
Summary
St. Joseph's Infant School is a mixed primary academy located in Chichester, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 152 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 135. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel safe and supported in their learning journey. The ethos of the school emphasizes collaboration among staff, pupils, parents, and governors to foster a love for learning and encourage inquisitiveness.
The curriculum at St. Joseph's is tailored to meet the needs of its students, featuring engaging and creative topics that promote both academic and personal development. The school aims to provide high-quality teaching and learning opportunities, ensuring that all children can achieve their potential and develop lifelong learning skills.
As part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, St. Joseph's benefits from a supportive governance structure that focuses on continuous improvement and community engagement. The school welcomes parental involvement and encourages families to actively participate in their children's education, reinforcing the strong community ties that underpin the school's values.
The curriculum at St. Joseph's is tailored to meet the needs of its students, featuring engaging and creative topics that promote both academic and personal development. The school aims to provide high-quality teaching and learning opportunities, ensuring that all children can achieve their potential and develop lifelong learning skills.
As part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, St. Joseph's benefits from a supportive governance structure that focuses on continuous improvement and community engagement. The school welcomes parental involvement and encourages families to actively participate in their children's education, reinforcing the strong community ties that underpin the school's values.
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- OPEN AFTERNOONS FOR SEPT 26 INTAKE - 11th & 18th November 2025 at 1.30pm: (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- The March CofE Primary School (62.1)
- Fishbourne CofE Primary School (61.3)
- Aldingbourne Primary School (61.2)
- The March CofE Primary School (61.1)
- Lavant CofE Primary School (61.0)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 135
- Pupils
- 152
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 22.70
- Open date
- 2020-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 152 | 76 | 76 | 135 | 22.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 152 | 75 | 77 | 135 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 77 | 50 | 27 | 135 | 26.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 77 | 50 | 27 | 135 | 26.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 69 | 39 | 30 | 135 | 26.10 |
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