A requires improvement voluntary aided school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's RC High School.
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"Justitia sine timore"
St Joseph’s is a Roman Catholic School with the Catholic mission at the centre of all school life. It is a voluntary aided school in the trusteeship of the Salford Diocese, conducted in accordance with the rites, practices and observances of the Roman Catholic Faith; daily prayers and liturgies are part of the school life, and the school aims to live out Gospel values across all subjects and activities.
The Headteacher positions St Joseph’s as a well-established Catholic school with a centre-focused Catholic mission, high standards, supportive and challenging environment, and a strong commitment to caring for each student.
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The school uses the RAISE Network for SEND support, emphasises trauma-informed practice, mental health and wellbeing support, and has a designated SEND lead and team to support individual student needs.
St Joseph’s RC High School is a voluntary aided school in the trusteeship of the Salford Diocese. The Governing Body is the Admissions Authority and classification is Catholic-centered with openness to learners from all faiths; current PAN is 210 per year group; admissions are managed in line with Bolton Local Authority processes, with oversubscription noted for September 2023.