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St Joseph's College
Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9DR, Suffolk
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
577
Capacity
700
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.7 and 85% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, only 11% of pupils entered for the EBacc suggests a limited focus on a broad curriculum. Overall, it appears to provide a supportive learning environment for students aged 2-19 in Suffolk.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 85% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 66% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | No UK data |
Location
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52.04391, 1.13388 · IP2 9DR
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124883
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.stjos.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's College rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is St Joseph's College a good school?
St Joseph's College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Joseph's College in GCSEs?
St Joseph's College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.7. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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