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St Joseph's Catholic High School

State school · Slough, SL2 5HW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 992 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
992 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Slough Borough Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Ciran Stapleton

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 24 %
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School 20 %
Holy Family Catholic Primary School 17 %
OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School 10 %
Claycots School 5 %
James Elliman Academy 5 %
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School 3 %
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy 3 %
Montem Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
78%
LA avg.
76%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49.3%
LA avg.
59.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
30.71
LA avg.
33.20
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
60
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

992
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Shaggy Calf Lane
Slough
Berkshire
SL2 5HW
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Telephone: 01753 524713

Email: office@st-josephs.slough.sch.uk

Website: http://www.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk

Local authority: Slough Borough Council

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School data & information St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW
992 Pupil numbers
11.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
40 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
60 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49.3%
LA avg.
59.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.50
LA avg.
53.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.45 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 151 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 152 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 152 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 152 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
1.9%
LA avg.
19%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.71
LA avg.
33.20
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 21 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 15 C
Polish GCE A level 8 B
Physics GCE A level 6 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics GCE A level 13 C
Law GCE A level 15 B
History GCE A level 6 A
Geography GCE A level 9 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
Economics GCE A level 16 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 15 C
Chemistry GCE A level 6 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 10 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Joseph's Catholic High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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