St Joseph's Catholic School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | Church Road, SP1 1QY |
| School Website | www.sjcs.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1722335380 |
| URN | 126473 |
School Census
| Total | 594 |
| Girls/Boys | 228/366 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 38.4%/61.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 125 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 22.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 16/01/2018 | Good |
| 26/11/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 February 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 16 January 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 26 November 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 12 January 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 June 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 11 October 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.21 |
| Progress 8 | -0.64 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 31% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.47 |
| Progress 8 | -0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.56 |
| Progress 8 | -0.37 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 308 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 308 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 88 |
| Total Offers Made | 106 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 301 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 453 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 108 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 302 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 292 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 276 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 240 |
| As first preference | 88 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 88 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 102 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 104 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 268 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 96 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 228 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 88 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 44% |
| no | 56% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 65% |
| no | 35% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Wyvern St Edmund's
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Road, , SP1 1RE
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 16 Church Road, , SP1 1QX