The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.4
8.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.50
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
0% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 565
- Capacity
- 94%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mrs Laura Stotesbury (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Upper Redlands Road, Berkshire, RG1 5JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedlands Primary School
Primary · Very close
UTC Reading
Secondary · 576m away
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Secondary · 577m away
Phoenix College
Special school · 761m away
Trinity Christian School
Independent · 796m away
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Primary · 797m away
Groveside School
Independent · 797m away
The Abbey School Reading
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Joseph's College a selective school?
Yes. St Joseph's College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College currently has 565 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's College take?
St Joseph's College caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is in RG1 5JT, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Joseph's College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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