St Joseph's College

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London, SE193HL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.5%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 February 2020
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beulah Hill
London, SE193HL
Phone
2087611426
Website
stjosephscollege.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138221
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL
Website
http://www.stjosephscollege.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE DELASALLE
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
947
Free School Meals
41.5% (393 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
9.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
28.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.4%
Ebacc Languages:
73.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.04
Progress 8 Range:
-0.18 to 0.26
University Progression:
67.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
87 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.5 (+13.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.0 (+5.5 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.8 (4.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
59 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
118
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
947 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computing and IT Advanced Technician (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Multimedia (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To inspire the minds of all generations through education, with fearless faith."

Respect for Faith Respect for Learning Respect for Others Respect for Community Respect for Self

Lasallian Catholic ethos; inclusive of people of other faiths and traditions; Catholic Lasallian values.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher emphasises St Joseph’s College as a thriving Lasallian Catholic secondary and Sixth Form, grounded in the Five Respects, with commitment to inclusive education, faith, and community; highlights history dating to 1855 and a welcoming, values-driven ethos.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Music Development Plan Duke of Edinburgh Model United Nations

Curriculum Highlights

Broad Key Stage 3–5 curriculum with National Curriculum subjects Knowledge Curriculum supplement to the National Curriculum The Peter Jones Academy enterprise/ entrepreneurship emphasis Co-curricular experiences including drama productions and high-performing sports teams

SEND Provision

SEND: inclusive curriculum; identification and planning of support; three-tiered approach (Universal, Targeted, Specialist); access to external professionals as needed; SEND Policy 2025-2026.

Financial Information

Charging & Remissions policy indicates the Governing Body reserves the right to make a charge in certain circumstances for activities organised by the College.

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