At St Joseph’s smaller class sizes means bigger opportunitiesSt Joseph’s College

St Joseph’s is a school that provides a careful balance between academic achievement and personal development; something made possible by our smaller class sizes and our commitment to pastoral care.

Individual attention

As a cohort of 600 pupils we know our pupils’ individual needs and work with their strengths. Often in other schools, those at the top get pushed, those at the bottom get supported, and those in the middle get lost. Not at St Joseph’s. Here there is no missing middle; we can get to know every single child and push them all to do their very best.

“ The teachers are always happy to take a minute to talk to you on your own”

Adam, year 8

Variety

A smaller size gives scope for all our pupils to take part in things that are outside their immediate interests or talents. Our pupils are never short of new and varied activities to try and we encourage them all to get involved.

Opportunities

Small is big because here at St Joseph’s our pupils end up with more not fewer opportunities; a sports team, a performance, a club or leadership role depends on each and every pupil playing his or her part. They are more likely to get a position in a sports team, a leading part in the latest production or the opportunity to take a key leadership role. Everyone rallies together and supports each other.

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.”