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St Joseph's Catholic High School
Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW, Slough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.2 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
992
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.1, placing it in the top 29% nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 43% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement. The school also has a strong university progression rate of 65%, with a focus on preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality 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. | 50.1 | Top 29% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 41% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% 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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 97 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other44.6%
White British14.6%
Asian Indian8.3%
Other7.6%
Black African6.6%
Mixed Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.5%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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51.51933, -0.58651 · SL2 5HW
School details
Local authoritySlough
RegionSouth East
URN143803
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is St Joseph's Catholic High School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic High School scores 61.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 High School in GCSEs?
St Joseph's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.1. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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