Admissions

Choosing and applying for a place at school is one of the most important things we can do for our children. As a Catholic School the Governors are responsible for setting the Admissions Policy and allocating places based on its criteria. The current Admission Policy can be found below. Prospective parents are advised to read the Admissions Policy carefully and visit the school. It is also important to fill in the school’s own Supplementary Information Form and return this to school. The Wakefield Local Authority coordinates the admissions process on behalf of our school. If you would like to visit the school and meet some of the staff to assist your decision making, we welcome visits from prospective parents and pupils, please contact the school office on 01977 701493 to make an appointment.

Admission Arrangements. You can access our current and future admission arrangements here, to find out:

• How we consider applications for every age group
• Our arrangements for selecting the pupils who apply
• Our ‘over-subscription criteria’ (how we offer places if there are more applicants than places)

Pontefract St Joseph’s – Boundary Map and Catchment Area

Admissions Policies:

Please click the link below to download our SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORM (SIF) AND ADMISSION POLICY FOR ADMISSION TO A CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Current Academic Year:

SIF Primary 2025-26

ADMISSION POLICY – PRIMARY 2025-26 SJP

Next Academic Year:

Primary Admissions Policy 2026-27

Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2026-27

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools/school-admissions/

2027-2028 Academic Year:

SIF Primary 2027-2028

Primary Admissions Policy 2027-8

September 2026 Admissions to Foundation Stage (Reception Class)

To apply for a full-time place in Foundation Stage for your child starting in September 2026, you must complete the following:

• Make an online application to the local authority. If you live in the Wakefield area, you can visit the Wakefield Council website to find the application page. If you are not a Wakefield resident, please contact the local authority where you live.
• Complete the Supplementary Information Form. Complete the form and return it directly to school. You can download the 2026-27 form here: Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2026-27
• Please take the time to read the Primary Admissions Policy 2026-27
• Applications for our Reception class for September 2026 must be submitted in line with Wakefield Admissions deadline.  You are responsible for submitting your application by this date.

Applications for our Reception class for September 2026 open on 1^st November 2025 and close on the 15^th January 2026. National Offer Day is 16^th April 2026.

In Year Admissions / School Transfers

To apply for a school place mid-year or to apply to transfer your child to our school, you must complete the following:

• Contact the School Admissions Team and request an application form. You can contact the Wakefield Admissions Team at admissions@wakefield.gov.uk or 01924 306 052. You will be asked to provide your child’s name, date of birth, current address and details of your child’s current, or previous, school. Further information about completing the application form is available at Changing schools or new to Wakefield.
• Complete the Supplementary Information Form. Complete the form and return it directly to school. You can download the 2022-23 form here.
• Once the school receives an In Year application either via the LA or directly to the school the parents receive a written response to their application within 15 school days, informing them of the outcome of their application, where refused set out the reasons for refusal and information regarding their right of appeal.

Appeals

Appeals for in year applications are carried out throughout the year by the Local Authority. Please visit the School admission appeals page on the Wakefield Council website to find out more.

Waiting lists

For information about waiting lists please select ‘Primary waiting list information’ or ‘Secondary waiting list information’. You can contact School Admissions on 01924 306052 to find out your waiting list position.

Contact Wakefield Council Admissions