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St Joseph's College
Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.2 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
807
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, placing it above the national average. Approximately 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 83% of parents express satisfaction with the school. However, the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in these core subjects is lower at 35%, indicating room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 43% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child feels safe
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African32.1%
Black Caribbean13.6%
Asian Pakistani11.2%
Asian Other7.4%
White Other6.6%
Asian Indian5.6%
Other5.3%
Mixed Other5.0%
Black Other3.2%
White British3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.42054, -0.10742 · SE19 3HL
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN138221
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephscollege.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's College rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2020.
Is St Joseph's College a good school?
St Joseph's College scores 52.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's College receives a satisfaction score of 83% 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 45.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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