St Joseph's CatholicHow to apply (Admissions)
There are two ways to apply for a place at our school:
In Year Applications 2024-2025
We still have places in the current school year available for Reception Class and Year 6.
An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the usual admissions round. An application should be made to the school by completing the in year application form (link below) and returning it to the school office.
All applications will be considered by the governing body and a place offered if one is available.
Where there are places available but there are more applications then places, the published oversubscription criteria, as set out in the admissions arrangements for the current academic year, will be applied. Parents are advised to read the admissions arrangements carefully before making their application.
If your application is unsuccessful, you will be given the opportunity to join a waiting list and you have the right to appeal to an independent panel.
You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing as soon as possible. Whilst applicants must be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of receipt, the aim will be to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 school days of receipt.
If you have any questions in relation to in year admissions, please contact the School Office on 0117 3772160 or email: st.josephs.p@bristol-schools.uk making the subject: Admissions.
In Year Application Form (Word Document)
In Year Application Form (PDF Version)
Reception Class September 2025
If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 you will need to fill in the standard admissions form for Bristol which can be found on Bristol City Council’s E application site: Bristol City Council Primary Admissions. The deadline for applications was 15th January 2025. Late applications can still be submitted and will be considered in the second round of applications.
For further information, including a map of our parish and any documents that the school may need to see, please refer to the link below:
Admissions Policy 2026/2027
The governing body of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School have agreed the Admissions Policy for 2026/2027: