St Joseph's Catholic School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Church Road Laverstock Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1QY |
| Phone | 01722335380 |
| Reference Number | 126473 |
St Joseph’s Catholic School has been rated as requiring improvement overall, primarily due to weaknesses in the quality of education provided. While the school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where kindness and respect are integral, the curriculum delivery is inconsistent, leading to gaps in knowledge, particularly among disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Recent changes in leadership and SEND provision indicate a step towards improvement, demonstrating that the school is committed to evolving its approach following a period of instability. However, further work is needed to ensure all pupils can achieve their potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 597 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.28%
Girls: 43.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 64 | 57 | 121 |
| 8 | 63 | 54 | 117 |
| 9 | 74 | 50 | 124 |
| 10 | 69 | 48 | 117 |
| 11 | 66 | 52 | 118 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.7% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| African | 7% |
| Indian | 6% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel welcome and included, fostering a harmonious atmosphere.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff promote a supportive environment.
- Pupils behave well and show respect for peers and adults.
- The school provides effective pastoral support helping pupils to flourish.
- Recent changes have improved SEND provision for certain pupils.
- Strong opportunities for personal development and citizenship education.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum does not consistently enable pupils to achieve well.
- Teaching does not always effectively check what pupils know.
- Some teaching activities do not align with intended learning outcomes.
- Gaps in knowledge and misconceptions persist among pupils.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2020. 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. | 42 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 42 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 47 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 38 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 32 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 12 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 36 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 39 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 34 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 34 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 21 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 47 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 30 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 46 | 1 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 105 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 58 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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