SchoolScoresSt Joseph's CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19 1DQ
01243 783709 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
47 pupils in this year group.
36% — 24 points below the West Sussex average, and 26 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 36% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 45% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 45% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.5% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.4% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 30.1% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 1.08% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 8th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 24 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 100% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 65.9% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Joseph's Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023
- Parklands Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Richard's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jessie Younghusband Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Portfield Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsham Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fishbourne CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- The March CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Mundham Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 November 2022.
How did St Joseph's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143553.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.