Transport and Uniform

Transport

We run an enhanced minibus service to and from the College from a number of areas in partnership with smart transportation company Zeelo and TK Travel. Bus routes are under constant review and new routes may be launched subject to sufficient levels of demand.

Bus routes cover the following areas:

Henley/Wargrave
Sonning Common/Caversham/Reading Station
Wokingham/Winnersh/Earley
Thatcham/Reading Station
Riseley/Arborfield/Spencers Wood/Shinfield
Late Bus to Reading Station at 5.15pm from the College (complimentary and bookable through St Joseph’s Main Reception – cut off is 2pm on the day of travel)

Flexible ticket options include:

Annual Passes: unlimited travel throughout the academic year – no need to book, you will be automatically allocated to every journey.
Term Passes: unlimited travel throughout the whole term – no need to book, you will be automatically allocated to every journey.
Bundle passes: ideal for more flexibility – you can pick and choose when you want to travel, and only pay for the rides you use

Please book through the Zeelo booking system and select your nearest pick-up location

Choose your child’s ticket type and confirm
Follow the steps to create your Zeelo account. Please create the account in your name, by using your email address or whichever address you would like to receive future communications about the service. After which, you can add your child’s name as the rider(s).
You will need to book onto the specific journeys you would like your child to ride if you purchase a flexible ticket. If you purchase an Annual or Termly pass you will be auto-allocated a seat, however you must cancel the journeys you don’t wish to use to allow for other parents to book a seat.
You can book or cancel your ride up to 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
You will receive your tickets via email to show the driver, or, if your child does not have a smartphone they can just say their name when boarding the bus

Don’t live near the current pick-ups? You can also suggest a new stop on the Zeelo booking page. Under ‘Find a pickup near me’ there is a ‘Request new pick-up’ option. Zeelo will continually review the routes and always look to optimise and improve the service for all riders and review this with St Joseph’s.

If you have any questions, you can see some FAQs here or can contact the Zeelo team 24/7 on their website live chat, by emailing contact@zeelo.co.

Download current timetables

Uniform

All pupils are expected to adhere to St Joseph’s uniform regulations.

Stevensons is the uniform stockist for all St Joseph’s College uniform and PE/Games kit for Prep – Year 11. Items can be ordered online or bought in store:

Pre-Reception – Year 6 Uniform

Year 7 – Year 13 Uniform

Sixth Form wear business dress and order their Games kit from Grays International (full details in the above document).

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.”