The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
50.1
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 162 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 992
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Trust
- ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Kelly Riddles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Primary · 424m away
Willow Primary School
Primary · 474m away
Lea Nursery School
Nursery · 612m away
James Elliman Academy
Primary · 661m away
Littledown School
Special school · 699m away
St Bernard's Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Joseph's Catholic High School a selective school?
No. St Joseph's Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Joseph's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic High School?
St Joseph's Catholic High School currently has 992 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic High School take?
St Joseph's Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic High School?
St Joseph's Catholic High School is in Slough, SL2 5HW, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Joseph's Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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