St Joseph's Catholic High School
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Attainment 8 of 50.1 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 68%
- 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:
- +0.45
- Confidence interval:
- [0.22, 0.68]
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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 | 143 | 50.1 | — | 67.8% | 41.3% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 152 | 50.5 | +0.45 | 67.8% | 77.0% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 162 | 50.4 | +0.37 | 70.0% | 78.0% | 4.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 158 | 51.8 | +0.38 | 75.0% | 79.0% | 4.7 |
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School information
| URN | 143803 |
| Local authority | Slough |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Kelly Riddles |
| Trust | ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SL2 5HW |
| Latest pupils | 143 |
| FSM eligible | 11.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW
www.st-josephs.slough.sch.ukView local authority page1753524713| DfE number | 4800 |
| UKPRN | 10061806 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 5 Jul 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |