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St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.5 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,433
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in overall GCSE attainment, ranking in the top 87% nationally. However, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school serves a large student body of 1,433, indicating a vibrant community, although its LocaleIQ score suggests some room for improvement compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 38.0 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian38.5%
White British22.3%
Asian Other11.2%
White Other9.0%
Black African6.5%
Mixed Other2.3%
Black Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.56474, -1.76361 · SN3 3LR
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN136980
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephscollege.net
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2014.
Is St Joseph's Catholic College a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic College scores 20.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 College in GCSEs?
St Joseph's Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.0. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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