We are a fully inclusive school and accept applications irrespective of faith. When we are oversubscribed we apply the oversubscription criteria detailed in our admissions policy. Currently about 85% of children who attend the school are baptised Catholic and over the past few years, have been able to accommodate all Catholic applications.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the oversubscription criteria?
Please refer to our admissions policy for full details Admissions Policy 2023-24 In summary where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority.
- Catholic looked after and previously looked after children.
- Baptised Catholic children
- Other looked after and previously looked after children.
- Any other children.
Can I apply if my child is not baptised?
- If your child is not baptised you can still apply. We are a fully inclusive school and accept appliations irrespective of faith
- If you are Catholic and are waiting for a Baptism date you can still apply
If I am applying for a Reception what else must I do?
- For Reception (and chance in-year places) you must complete your local authority’s E-Admissions Application Form and return it to the council offices by the closing date. If you do not do this you will not be offered a place.
When can my child start?
- We take applications all through the year for all year groups including Nursery
Can I come and see the school?
- We do tours most days at 9:30am, please email the office@st-josephs.islington.sch.uk with your preferred day
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