Is St Joseph's Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 15 secondary schools in Slough. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Joseph's Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Joseph's Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 54 (England: 46.2). 56.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Joseph's Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Joseph's Catholic High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Joseph's Catholic High School

Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, SL2 5HW

Local ranking7th of 15 secondary schools in Slough

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

800

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 54.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 56.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 75.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 149

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 93.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Higher education: 65.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 19.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

27.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

28.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 7.4% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.9
16-18 Cohort: 211

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 992
Boys: 496 (50%)
Girls: 492 (50%)
Capacity: 800 (124% full)
SEND: 14.6%
FSM Eligible: 12.2%
EAL: 32.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 11.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 59.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,315/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 44.6%
White British: 14.7%
Asian Indian: 8.3%
Other: 7.6%
Black African: 6.6%
Mixed Other: 4.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.5%
Asian Pakistani: 2.4%

44.6%

White Other

14.7%

White British

8.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01753524713

office@st-josephs.slough.sch.uk

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Shaggy Calf Lane

Slough, South East

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Administrative

URN: 143803
UKPRN: 10061806
Establishment No.: 4800
Trust: ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST

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