Reception (FS2) Admissions

St Joseph’s Approach to EYFS

For September 2027 admissions, we will be holding our Open Days on the following dates:

• Tuesday 3rd November 2026 9:30am-10:30am
• Wednesday 4th November 2026 1:30pm-2:30pm

Please let the office know if you would like to attend. 

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 – Important Dates

• Children born between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023, are due to start Reception in September 2027

When to apply (September 2027 intake):

• You must apply for a primary school place a year before your child can start school.
• Applications are open on 1st November 2026 and close on 15th January 2027.
• 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

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 2026.

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.
• Supplementary Information Form for Completion

Policy for September 2027/2028 Admissions

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).