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St Joseph's College
London Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 5NT, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,132
Capacity
1,115
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 91% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school. Additionally, 83% of students progress to university, indicating a solid pathway for higher education, although only 29% move on to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 62.4 | Top 6% 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%. | 91% | Top 6% 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%. | 78% | Top 6% 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%. | 91% | Top 4% 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%. | 67% | Top 4% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 181 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (265 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
96%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of subjects
94%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
85%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.5%
Asian Indian14.9%
Asian Other13.3%
Black African8.9%
White Other5.1%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Other2.3%
Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.98787, -2.19875 · ST4 5NT
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN136460
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestjosephstrentvale.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's College rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is St Joseph's College a good school?
St Joseph's College scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Joseph's College?
Based on 265 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's College receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Joseph's College in GCSEs?
St Joseph's College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.4. 91% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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