At St Joseph’s we believe education is about inspiring mindsSt Joseph’s College

We believe education is about inspiring minds to gain new knowledge, build confidence, explore new ideas and learn new skills. At St Joseph’s we focus on the talents and interests of each individual; stimulating their intellectual curiosity and bringing out their very best.

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Results & Achievements

Our goal is for our pupils to be balanced, grounded, determined and emotionally intelligent young people; by providing an education which develops and nurtures the whole person. We do stretch pupils to do their best in exams, but the pressure is tailored to their needs and never overbearing. Our school is caring and inclusive; we do not seek to ‘fit’ our students into a particular template.

St Joseph’s has a strong reputation for the quality of its teaching and learning. Lessons are geared to stimulate and stretch pupils at all levels; and the teachers gauge individual ability and personal strengths to encourage the fulfilment of every pupil’s potential.

GCSE and A Level Results 2023

Learning Support Programme

At St Joseph’s we understand that some pupils need additional support in their studies. We have experience with a range of mild learning needs and have seen these pupils flourish personally and academically. We have a Head of Learning Support & EAL and a Learning Support Assistant, who are able to offer the appropriate level of support to help pupils gain confidence and excel in their learning.

Scholarship Programme

At St Joseph’s, we listen to every pupil and recognise them as a unique individual with different strengths and talents. Each lesson is carefully differentiated to ensure that everyone is challenged at the right level. Our scholarship programme offers extension activities and provides an extra dimension of learning for those who are able to achieve beyond the usual classroom standard. We do not stop teaching once a child has reached the required standard, but continue to encourage them to reach their full potential.

After St Joseph’s

Our students move on from St Joseph’s to study a wide range of degree level subjects and courses, whether at universities, conservatoires or through professional apprenticeships. The subjects they are passionate about are as diverse as the students themselves – from Law to Marine Biology, Mechanical Engineering to Acting and Performance.

We guide every student individually through the UCAS or apprenticeship application process. Our staff spend as much time as each student needs to talk through their options and help find courses and career paths that inspire them.

We are proud of all of our students, and know that their education and experiences at St Joseph’s will help them succeed in life with confidence, commitment and integrity.

Testimonials

“I have been very impressed with the way that St Joseph’s has handled the very difficult time during the Pandemic and the boys have thrived under the school. It has really been an amazing start to their lives”

Parent Testimonial

“We have all loved the boys time at St Joseph’s and I cannot speak highly of both the teaching and pastoral care the boys have received.”

Parent Testimonial

“Pupils have a very positive attitude towards supporting other people both within the school and the wider community.”

ISI Report May 2022

“Pupils embrace positively the diversity of their school and respect and value their differences.”

ISI Report May 2022

“Pupils display an excellent level of responsibility for their own behaviour and appreciate the needs of others.”

ISI Report May 2022

“Pupils achieve success in a wide range of activities both within and beyond the classroom.”

ISI Report May 2022

“Pupils have a strong focus in lessons and work positively, both as independent and collaborative learners.”

ISI Report May 2022

“Pupils make strong progress and achieve results in examinations that exceed the expectations of their predictions.”

ISI Report May 2022

“Pupils are highly confident and resilient individuals but without any sense of brashness or arrogance, looking ahead positively to what they can achieve.”

ISI Report May 2022

“Pupils are highly focussed in class and show an excellent attitude towards their learning.”

ISI Report May 2022

“It's a warm and friendly environment with excellent teachers who genuinely care. The children are provided with the tools and support they need to fulfill their potential. The school is value for money and provides plenty of extra-curricular activities.”

parent of a pupil at St Joseph’s

“What makes St Joseph’s special is the community, the passion of the staff for making the best learning environment and the pastoral care.”

parent of a pupil at St Joseph’s

“St Joseph’s is an extremely nurturing and supportive community for my daughter to learn and develop.”

parent of a pupil at St Joseph’s

“What makes St Joseph’s different is the attention to detail, the family atmosphere across all ages and the spiritual worship and values that are promoted in learning. The mix of years on one site is very unique.”

parent of a pupil at St Joseph’s

“St Joseph’s has a caring community which shines through in all sorts of ways - e.g. staff seem to know your child (no matter how quiet), they respond to things quickly; occasions like Christmas and Easter concerts are thoughtful and moving; quirks and differences are accepted.”

parent of a pupil at St Joseph’s

“What I like most about St Joseph’s is its small size and caring attitude. It’s also run like a business which gives me confidence that the fees are being used wisely and also kept at a reasonable level.”