The short version
Average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.59
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 807
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 36.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE DELASALLE
- Head
- Co Headteacher George Mantillas / Catherine Kane (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDownsview Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 698m away
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Secondary · 1.2km away
Norbury High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
Rockmount Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
David Livingstone Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Joseph's College a selective school?
No. St Joseph's College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Joseph's College's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College currently has 807 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 London, SE19 3HL, in the Croydon 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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