St Joseph's College
St Joseph's College is an academy converter in Croydon for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 739 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Joseph's College is Good, from an inspection in May 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 44.0, and 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Beulah Hill London SE19 3HL |
| Phone | 02087611426 |
| Reference Number | 138221 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 739 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 98.92%
Girls: 1.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | Unknown | 102 |
| 8 | 100 | Unknown | 100 |
| 9 | 105 | Unknown | 105 |
| 10 | 122 | Unknown | 122 |
| 11 | 154 | Unknown | 154 |
| 12 | 105 | 5 | 110 |
| 13 | 43 | 3 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 31.8% |
| Caribbean | 13.7% |
| Pakistani | 12% |
| Asian, Other | 8.1% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Indian | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White, British | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
St Joseph's College is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all key areas, including the quality of education and leadership. The school fosters a strong sense of inclusion within a diverse community, and students feel safe and well-cared for. Leaders emphasize both academic achievement and personal development, integrating life-skills sessions into the curriculum. The sixth form has also seen improvements, offering a broad range of courses and encouraging students to take on leadership roles. Plans are in place to further enhance the curriculum for Year 9 students to broaden their learning experiences.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Mar 2025 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Joseph's College | |
| 08 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of inclusion in a diverse community
- Pupils feel safe and well-cared for
- Leaders emphasize personal development alongside academic achievement
- Well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge over time
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Improved sixth form experience with a broad range of courses
Areas for Improvement
- Current Year 9 curriculum is not broad or ambitious enough
- Some teachers do not consistently identify gaps in pupils' learning
- Systems for celebrating pupils' successes are not well embedded
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 25.11 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 26.79 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 42 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 40 | 19 |
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Dulwich College
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Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
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1.67 miles |
What is St Joseph's College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Joseph's College is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was St Joseph's College last inspected by Ofsted?
St Joseph's College was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does St Joseph's College have?
St Joseph's College has 739 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Joseph's College cover?
St Joseph's College for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are St Joseph's College's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 44.0, and 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is at Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL.