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St Joseph's College
- 1.6 (7 reviews)
- Secondary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5NT
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make rapid progress in all subject areas. Attainment is high.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are eager to learn, respectful, and highly effective communicators.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects and deliver inspiring lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers continually seek to improve their teaching practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is enthusiastic and often humorous. Marking needs more precision.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate in the school's supportive environment.
Communication: Parents provided feedback via a recent survey.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold the school's leaders robustly to account.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on improving marking and increasing high GCSE grades.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School ensures student safety with strict rules and high discipline.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel safe and nurtured.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of sports, music, drama, and creative arts.
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective guidance helps students progress to university or employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong leadership in the sixth form with many roles and responsibilities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled and special needs students receive tailored support.
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St Joseph's College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1145 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All students at St. Joseph's College are expected to meet high standards and have great goals. Our remarkable academic performance and outcomes, which consistently place us in the top tier of public and private schools nationwide, have a long and proud history. extending amenities and keeping the school open five days a week till 6:00 p.m. From Year 7 to the Sixth Form, exciting extracurricular activities enhance the quality of life. Staff members invest time, effort, and knowledge into helping students find passions that will last a lifetime because they recognise the enormous advantage of engaging with students both inside and beyond the classroom. We offer a comprehensive and interesting extended schools programme that is available to all pupils. Despite having a national and even regional reputation for sporting excellence, we prioritise encouraging involvement in sport for all people. Rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, athletics, swimming, basketball, badminton, rowing, and tennis are some of our most popular sports. This joyful institution places a strong emphasis on music, and our orchestras, choirs, and various ensembles frequently play on campus, in the neighbourhood, and even abroad. Our dramatic works are praised for their originality and ambition, and we hope to give our young actors a sense of self-worth as well as cultural understanding. We shall make every effort to nurture, encourage, and promote a person's talent in whichever area they demonstrate it. The numerous award-winning performances make us happy.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | - | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 79% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.70% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 18.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 32.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 95% | 18.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 53% | 4.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 72% | 9.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.19 | 2.06 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 165 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 80% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 11.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 16.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 6.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 24.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 38.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 15.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 7.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 10.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.81 | 2.46 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 158 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 84.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 45.25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 11.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 17.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 16 | 26.45% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% 4 | 43.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 3 | 6.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 5 | 9.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.36 | 2.55 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 152 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 82.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 62.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 19.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.25% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 12 | 22.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% 1 | 37.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 6 | 6.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% 6 | 10.1% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.33 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.67% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 43.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 19.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.92% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 22.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 37.18% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 9.29% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 167 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.55% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 50.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.92 | 20.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.99 | 20.49 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.70% | 5.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 167 | 260 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 57.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.33% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 24.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.83% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.42 | 23.07 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.21 | 22.29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.0% | 9.63% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 195 | 314 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 63.17% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 16% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 12.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.80 1 | 22.77 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.52 2 | 23.36 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.2% | 4.42% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 190 | 312 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 83% | 60.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 16.83% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 10.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.06 | 22.19 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.12 2 | 23.48 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.9% | 3.14% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 29.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.63% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 17.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.67 | 20.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.71 | 18.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.1% | 5.31% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 18% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 16.4% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.2% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1