St Joseph's College
London, SE19 3HL · Croydon · secondary school
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15th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 552 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.7 · 42 | 30% | 1.24 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.04 · 53 | 25% | 1.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.0 · 39 | 10% | 0.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's College overview
How it's doing
St Joseph's College is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2025. In 2024/25, 35.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chinese and Spanish Speaking Clubs, Rugby Club, Drama Club, and SJC TV. The school also offers an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 739 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in the Year 7 Reading Club to transition into secondary study? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's College
Overview
St Joseph’s College has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as an “inspiring, caring community” where pupils value diversity and enjoy attending, reflected in “exceptional attendance rates.” Leaders have refined the curriculum to ensure it is “carefully sequenced and suitably broad,” enabling most pupils to achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are “polite and courteous,” and bullying is rare, with issues dealt with “quickly and effectively.”
- The curriculum enables pupils to “gain a depth of knowledge,” with teachers adapting teaching to make learning accessible to all, including those with special educational needs.
- Sixth-form students achieve well academically and personally, with progression to further education and employment “well above national averages.”
- The school offers a wide range of additional activities and visits that “enrich the curriculum,” fostering pupil leadership and community involvement.
- Leaders and governors engage well with stakeholders, holding leaders to account and prioritising staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must fully embed its recently developed approaches to developing pupils’ literacy skills, particularly for those needing additional support with reading and writing, as weaknesses in this area currently hamper some pupils’ access to the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.0 |
| 2024/25 | 45.5 |
| 2025/26 | 44.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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