The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
62.4
18.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
78%
35.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
91%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 4Source: 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
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 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
- 1,132
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.1%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Slattery (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
London Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 5NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Avenue
Independent · Very close
Oakhill Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School
Primary · 609m away
Clayton Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Thistley Hough High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Thistley Hough Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Priory CofE Academy
Primary · 1.5km 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.
What is St Joseph's College's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College currently has 1,132 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 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NT, in the Stoke-on-Trent 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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