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St Joseph's College

London Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NT

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

62.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Before you apply

Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
62.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
44.4%
Basics 9-5
77.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

62.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2364.546.4
2023/2462.046.4
2024/2562.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.670.00
2023/24+0.810.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
90.8%
EBacc APS
5.93
EBacc 9-5
53.9%
EBacc 9-4
67.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.90
A*-A Grades
22.6%
A*-B Grades
48.9%
AAB+ %
16.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 188 students entered

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About St Joseph's College

St Joseph's College is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 265 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.4. The school has around 1,132 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: London Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NT | More schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's College

What is St Joseph's College's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about St Joseph's College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 265 responses): 96% of parents would recommend St Joseph's College.
What are St Joseph's College's latest exam results?
St Joseph's College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Joseph's College located?
St Joseph's College is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (ST4 5NT).
How many pupils attend St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College has around 1,132 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Joseph's College with other schools?
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