The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.0
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
14.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 272 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,433
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE
- Head
- Jerry Giles (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 321m away
Mountford Manor Primary School
Primary · 426m away
The Education Centre
Independent · 611m away
Drove Primary School
Primary · 685m away
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 757m away
Lawn Manor Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Goddard Park Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Joseph's Catholic College a selective school?
No. St Joseph's Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Joseph's Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic College?
St Joseph's Catholic College currently has 1,433 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic College take?
St Joseph's Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic College?
St Joseph's Catholic College is in Swindon, SN3 3LR, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic College have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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