St Joseph's Admissions
It is a true privilege to welcome you to St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary Academy, where we combine academic excellence with a strong commitment to personal development, wellbeing, and creativity.
This year, our SATs results placed us in the top 1% nationally, giving your child the best chance to achieve outstanding academic success.
We are proud holders of the Artsmark Silver Award and the Active Calderdale Award, recognising our dedication to the arts, sport, and an active, enriching curriculum. Pupils thrive in a caring, nurturing environment where their confidence, curiosity, and resilience are celebrated every day. We also place a strong focus on mental health through the My Happy Mind programme.
Our alumni have gone on to excellent secondary schools and continue to achieve success in a wide range of pathways. We can’t wait to welcome your child into our ever-growing, successful St. Joseph’s family.
Wraparound Care
Whether mornings start early or work runs late, our Wraparound Care is here to support your family. Our clubs provide a safe, happy, and caring environment for pupils.
Breakfast Club
Free breakfast club from 8:00–8:30am, with an earlier 7:30am drop-off available at a low cost.
After School Club
Flexible, nurturing sessions until 6pm, giving children time to play, create, and unwind.
Applications
Applications for primary school places are currently closed, however, please do contact us to discuss the possibility of in-year transfers! Mary, our Headteacher, is happy to show parents around the school at any time throughout the school year.
If you would like to visit, please contact us on 01422 360646 to arrange an appointment.
Applications are now closed but you can contact the school to discuss an in-year transfer!
National offer day is the 16th April 2026.
Please use the drop-down tabs to find out more about our admissions procedures.
Supplementary Information Form
Appeals
If you are unsuccessful at gaining a place you will be advised of your right to appeal. The appeal should be made in writing directly to the Academy Councillors of the school. Please contact the school office for more information.
Admission appeals are handled through the Diocese of Leeds and are heard by an independent appeal panel set up under the Education Act 1998 to hear appeals by parents against the refusal by the school’s Governing Body to admit their child to the school of their preference. Panels consist of three members who are independent of the school and their decision is binding on the school. The school are asked to present to the panel the reasons why admission was refused and why the admission of an additional child would cause prejudice to the school, this is known as a prejudice appeal. The parent will have the opportunity to say why they want a place at the school.
Reception Admissions
Please apply for your child’s Primary school place at www.calderdale.gov.uk/admissionsPlease use the links below for more information:
Calderdale Council Primary School Admissions Leaflet
Calderdale Council Primary School Booklet
Calderdale Council notify us of the children who have expressed a preference of attending our school. If we are oversubscribed then places are allocated in line with our Admission Policy, which can be found by clicking this link.
Catholic Applicants
Please be aware that in order for us to allocate places correctly all Catholic applicants should complete a Supplementary Information Form and hand it to the School Office. This is in addition to the application you make online through the Calderdale Council Admissions website.
If you are who are not happy with the school place your child has been offered, you can ask for your child to be added to the reallocation list. More information can be found on the Calderdale Council website by clicking this link.
Free School Meals Application
Parents are required to complete an Application for Free Meal Provision form if they wish to be assessed for eligibility for Free School Meals as this gives the school permission to check eligibility. If you believe your child is eligible for Free School Meals, you can make an application through the Calderdale Council website by clicking this link.In-year Transfers
If you are wishing to transfer your child to our school, we advise that you contact us in the first instance to make your initial enquiries so we can assist you with the process.