St Joseph's Specialist Trust
St Joseph's Specialist Trust is a non-maintained special school in Cranleigh for pupils aged 5 to 19. It has 86 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Joseph's Specialist Trust is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection: May 2023.
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Amlets Lane Cranleigh Surrey GU6 7DH |
| Phone | 01483272449 |
| Reference Number | 125456 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 86 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.77%
Girls: 30.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 11 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 12 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 13 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.1% |
| Asian, Other | 7% |
| White & Asian | 5.8% |
| Unclassified | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
St Joseph’s Specialist Trust continues to perform exceptionally well, maintaining its status as an outstanding school. The nurturing environment fosters strong relationships between pupils and staff, enabling students to thrive academically and socially. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the commitment and care provided by the staff, further solidifying the school's positive reputation within the community. With a curriculum tailored to individual needs and an emphasis on both academic success and personal development, the school ensures pupils are well-prepared for their future endeavors.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional nurturing environment that promotes positive relationships.
- Strong support for managing behaviour and emotional needs.
- Highly skilled staff create effective learning experiences.
- Carefully organized and tailored curriculum.
- Commitment to developing communication skills across the curriculum.
- Robust personal development opportunities through various engagements.
- Effective transition planning for pupils preparing for the next stages in life.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 28 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 40 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 29 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 23 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 40 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 27 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 24 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 40 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 18 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 26 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 20 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 40 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 18 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 40 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 22 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 40 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 23 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 33 | 7 |
Destinations after GCSE's
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In 2024–25 pupils at St Joseph's Specialist Trust attended 90.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 24.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 8.8% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Unauthorised absence | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Severely absent pupils | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3.7% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at St Joseph's Specialist Trust were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 5.1 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 St Joseph's Specialist Trust had 86 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 98.6%).
It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 73 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 13 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded non-maintained special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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| Name | Distance |
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|
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|
Leith Hill School
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3.83 miles |
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4.29 miles |
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What is St Joseph's Specialist Trust's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Joseph's Specialist Trust is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023.
When was St Joseph's Specialist Trust last inspected by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Specialist Trust was last inspected in May 2023.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Specialist Trust have?
St Joseph's Specialist Trust has 86 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Joseph's Specialist Trust cover?
St Joseph's Specialist Trust for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is St Joseph's Specialist Trust?
St Joseph's Specialist Trust is at Amlets Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7DH.