St Joseph's College
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NT · Stoke-on-Trent · Grammar school
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1st of 14 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 15 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 370 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1/10 among them, against 9.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 84.0 · 95 | 46% | 4.40 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.81 · 94 | 38% | 3.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 63.6 · 95 | 15% | 1.45 |
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
In 2024/25, 77.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 62.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.81 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join cooking, first aid, art and craft, and book clubs, or enter the Young Engineer competition and Greenpower formula. Sports include rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, athletics, basketball, badminton, and tennis. Music provision features orchestras, choirs, and ensembles, alongside Duke of Edinburgh trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,104 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,115. 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 to close the gap between their current progress score and the national average for similar intakes? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's College
Overview
St Joseph’s College is described as a “special place” where the motto of ‘head, hand, heart’ reflects a deep commitment to nurturing pupils. The report highlights that pupils are “exceptional ambassadors” who feel “safe, loved and nurtured” within an environment characterised by “exemplary” behaviour and an “unashamedly ambitious” curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously crafted and sequenced” to ensure pupils build on prior knowledge, with the vast majority studying the English Baccalaureate suite.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ambitious curriculum and “achieve exceptionally well” through highly effective support and personalised learning.
- Reading is prioritised across the school, including targeted interventions and dyslexic-friendly resources for those who find it challenging.
- Careers education is “exceptional,” skilfully linking lessons to future qualifications and skills, ensuring pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.”
- Governance is a “real strength,” with governors effectively supporting staff workload and well-being, resulting in a community where staff feel “nurtured, developed and well supported.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.0 |
| 2024/25 | 62.4 |
| 2025/26 | 63.6 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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