St Joseph's Catholic College
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Attainment 8 of 38.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 44%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.37
- Confidence interval:
- [0.19, 0.54]
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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 | 278 | 38.0 | — | 43.5% | 7.6% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 275 | 49.1 | +0.37 | 64.4% | 15.3% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 272 | 47.0 | -0.06 | 59.0% | 10.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 271 | 50.6 | -0.01 | 70.0% | 17.0% | 4.2 |
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School information
| URN | 136980 |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Jerry Giles |
| Trust | ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SN3 3LR |
| Latest pupils | 278 |
| FSM eligible | 20.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR
http://www.stjosephscollege.netView local authority page1793714200| DfE number | 5409 |
| UKPRN | 10034811 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |