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St Joseph's Catholic School

Wiltshire·Secondary·South West·Voluntary aided school·SP1 1QY
URN: 126473Requires improvementOfsted published 24 Apr 2024
40.4
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.64
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.93, -0.35]
49.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
9.4%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

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
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

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]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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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.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • 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

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202511740.449.6%9.4%3.2
2023/202410339.9-0.6448.5%18.4%3.2
2022/202311240.6-0.2751.0%31.0%3.5
2021/20228742.0-0.3752.0%21.0%3.6

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School information

URN126473
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherHeadteacher Matthew Higgins
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodeSP1 1QY
Latest pupils117
FSM eligible24.5%

Contact and identifiers

Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QY

http://www.sjcs.org.uk/View local authority page1722335380
DfE number4610
UKPRN10017684
Opened
GIAS updated13 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated13 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published24 Apr 2024

Latest Ofsted inspection

Requires improvement
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date6 Feb 2024
Publication date24 Apr 2024
View Ofsted report