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St Joseph's College

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About St Joseph's College

St Joseph’s College is a Roman Catholic secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent that is significantly oversubscribed: its 1,132 pupils fill a stated capacity of just 700, giving it one of the highest pupil-to-place ratios in the area. The school is one of only two state secondaries in the local authority with a religious character, and it is the sole school in Stoke-on-Trent rated Outstanding by Ofsted out of 17 state secondaries. Its intake draws from across the city and beyond, and the school offers boarding provision alongside its day places, which is unusual for a state school in the region. While the data does not include the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, the local authority’s overall Progress 8 average of -0.47 suggests a challenging socioeconomic context, making the school’s popularity all the more notable. The headteacher, Charlotte Slattery, leads a mixed 11-18 school that also has a nursery, meaning families can start their child’s education here from the earliest years and continue through to sixth form.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NT
HeadteacherCharlotte Slattery
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils1,132
School Capacity1,132 / 700 (162% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school
Nursery ClassesYes

Facilities

9
TheatreSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumAstro TurfICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RugbyCricketRoundersTennisBasketballMartial ArtsSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessDebateGardeningCodingOrchestraArt ClubScience ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

4

With EHC Plan

136

SEN Support

12.4% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: stjosephstrentvale.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Joseph's College has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.