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St Joseph's Catholic College

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St Joseph's Catholic College

Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LR

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2014

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

Academic picture

37.9school · 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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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.8%
Basics 9-5
27.7%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

37.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.046.4
2023/2449.146.4
2024/2537.946.0

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
2022/23-0.060.00
2023/24+0.370.00
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
7.6%
EBacc APS
3.22
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
5.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Crowdys Hill School
1.85 km away · Community special school
Good
EOTAS Swindon
1.96 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Connex
2.04 km away · Other independent special school

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About St Joseph's Catholic College

St Joseph's Catholic College is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. The school has around 1,433 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LR | More schools in Swindon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic College

What is St Joseph's Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are St Joseph's Catholic College's latest exam results?
St Joseph's Catholic College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic College located?
St Joseph's Catholic College is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon (SN3 3LR).
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic College?
St Joseph's Catholic College has around 1,433 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic College with other schools?
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