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St Joseph's Catholic School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Rachel Ridley

location_onSalisbury, SP1 1QY

language Visit Website phone 1722335380

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

594

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Attainment 8

40.4

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Wiltshire

#2,484 of 3,216 nationally

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St Joseph's Catholic School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Salisbury, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

St Joseph's Catholic School is a voluntary aided school in Salisbury, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 597 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4, placing the school #21 in Wiltshire and #2,484 of 3,216 nationally. 39.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

39.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.9%

Entering EBacc9.40%

EBacc APS3.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.40%

EBacc APS3.21

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.56

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.66

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 February 2024

Inspection Report

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16 January 2018

Inspection Report

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26 November 2013

Inspection Report

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08 March 2012

Inspection Report

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12 January 2011

Inspection Report

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10 June 2008

Inspection Report

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11 October 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-01-16

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-11-26

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 597 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	597	30	5.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	613	24	3.9%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	601	9	1.5%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	597	9	1.5%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	601	9	1.5%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	595	14	2.4%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	594	8	1.3%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	605	9	1.5%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	557	15	2.7%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	562	21	3.7%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	559	21	3.8%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	565	12	2.1%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	572	1	0.2%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	574	15	2.6%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	554	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	554	9	1.6%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	561	22	3.9%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	549	29	5.3%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	550	17	3.1%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	552	17	3.1%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	507	17	3.4%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	513	16	3.1%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	522	20	3.8%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	489	7	1.4%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	483	7	1.4%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	488	9	1.8%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 26 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree48%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree16%

agree47%

disagree20%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree28%

disagree19%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes44%

no56%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree12%

agree21%

disagree30%

strongly disagree33%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree40%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree20%

agree45%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree59%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree59%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree37%

disagree13%

strongly disagree15%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes65%

no35%

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Other highly-ranked schools in the same local authority

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Good

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Outstanding

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St Laurence School

Good

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St John's Marlborough

Outstanding

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St Augustine's Catholic College

Good

location_on Trowbridge, BA14 9EN

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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Outstanding

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Wiltshire

South Wilts Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

St Laurence School

St John's Marlborough

St Augustine's Catholic College

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy