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St Joseph's Catholic School
Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QY, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.0 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
597
Capacity
625
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.4, this secondary school performs above average compared to many schools across the UK, ranking in the top 78%. However, only 62% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, highlighting areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.4 | Bottom 22% UK |
| 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%. | 62% | Bottom 38% UK |
| 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% UK |
| 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%. | 9% | Bottom 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
White Other10.6%
Black African7.0%
Asian Indian6.0%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.08122, -1.77050 · SP1 1QY
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN126473
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sjcs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is St Joseph's Catholic School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic School scores 18.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Joseph's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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