About the school
St Joseph's School, Launceston, is an independent day school in Cornwall for boys and girls aged 4 to 16. The school describes itself as non-denominational and non-selective, with Senior School entry points including Year 7.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-16 |
| Headteacher | Mr Oliver Scott |
| Sixth form | No |
📅 Open days: Open Day: Friday 9th October 2026, 10am-1pm. Junior and Senior Open Evening: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 5.30pm. Senior School Taster Day: Friday 2nd October 2026 for children currently in Year 6 considering Year 7 in September 2027.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free St Josephs School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school states it is a non-selective independent day school and that pupils can join subject to availability. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Year 7, 8 and 9 entry in September 2027 was stated as available on the Open Day page. A Senior School Taster Day for children currently in Year 6 was listed for 2026-10-02, and a Junior and Senior Open Evening was listed for 2026-09-23. The school says there will be further Transition Days in June each year for joining Year 7 students.
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