St Joseph's Catholic School
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Attainment 8 of 40.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 50%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.64
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.93, -0.35]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 117 | 40.4 | — | 49.6% | 9.4% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 103 | 39.9 | -0.64 | 48.5% | 18.4% | 3.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 112 | 40.6 | -0.27 | 51.0% | 31.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 87 | 42.0 | -0.37 | 52.0% | 21.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Wiltshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 126473 |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Matthew Higgins |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SP1 1QY |
| Latest pupils | 117 |
| FSM eligible | 24.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QY
http://www.sjcs.org.uk/View local authority page1722335380| DfE number | 4610 |
| UKPRN | 10017684 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 24 Apr 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |