St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aldershot
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Aldershot, part of Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 7 schools in Aldershot with published results, and 749th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 94% in maths).
Getting a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 93 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 162 named it as one of their preferences, for 69 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 25 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 54% reading, 60% maths); Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); and Badshot Lea Village Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant SchoolSt Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior SchoolPark Primary SchoolBadshot Lea Village Infant School
The trust
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 25.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Black (14%) and Asian (10%).
In 2026, 149 pupils (30.6%) received SEN support and 10 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aldershot Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hillside Road (adjacent), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Joseph's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 266 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are All Hallows Catholic School (0.6 miles), Farnham Heath End (1 mile), Alderwood School (1.1 miles) and Ash Manor School (1.6 miles).
All Hallows Catholic SchoolFarnham Heath EndAlderwood SchoolAsh Manor School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
9.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
32.5
Avg class size
29.6
Infant (KS1)
34.9
KS2
15
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
- Magna Extended Schools at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, AldershotAt the school · Not yet graded
- Holly King Performing Arts Academy700m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 13 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
487 pupils
490 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Aldershot
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Aldershot
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
149
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
32.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
487
Total Pupils
263
Boys
224
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,709
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2599k
Total funding
£59k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
2.4%
Persistent absence
421
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School average 32.5 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has around 487 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 2.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Joseph's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Magna Extended Schools at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aldershot (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 13 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is at Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3DD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)