The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 82% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.7 vs national 43.8)
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
54.7
10.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 577
- Capacity
- 82%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs D Clarke (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Belstead Road, Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeacon Hill School
Special school · Very close
Stone Lodge Academy
Academy · Very close
Chantry Academy
Secondary · 329m away
The Willows Primary School
Primary · 396m away
Halifax Primary School
Primary · 619m away
The Oaks Primary School
Primary · 944m away
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km 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 577 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 2 to 19.
Where is St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is in Ipswich, IP2 9DR, in the Suffolk 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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