St Joseph’s Approach to EYFS

All parents applying for entry into Reception (FS2) at St. Joseph’s must complete a Supplementary Information Form this must be submitted along with your application for a place.

Apply for a primary school

When to apply:

Children born between 1 September 2019 and 31st August 2020 are due to start primary school in September 2024.

Applying for a primary school place.

You must apply for a primary school place a year before your child can start school.

Applications are open on 1st November 2023 and close on 15th January 2024.

You’ll need to apply then even if you want your child to start part-way through the year.

Admissions Information

Please find a link to the Leeds City Council website

Important Dates

Please also see below for further admission process dates.

• Parents/carers can apply for places from the 1st November 2023.
• The deadline for all applications is 15th January 2024.
• Councils will send confirmations for primary school places on 16th April 2024.

Admission to Reception Class Foundation Stage 2

Entry into the main school is subject to the Governors Admission Policy.  Applications into Foundation Stage 2 (Reception Class) are usually invited in the Autumn term of the year before the child is due to start school.  The Governing Body has responsibility for admissions to the school and intends to admit 30 pupils to Foundation Two in the school year which begins in September 2024.

All parents applying for entry into Reception (FS2) at St. Joseph’s must complete:

• The Common Preference Form  on Leeds City Council’s Website.
• The Supplementary Information Form and return to the school along with any supporting evidence , for example a baptism certificate.

Admission Policies

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Wetherby Parish Map

If you have any queries or require any further information regarding our school catchment area, please contact the school office (01937 582163 or office@stjosephswetherby.com).