St Joseph's Catholic School
URN: 126473 • Salisbury SP1 1QY
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic School
- URN
- 126473
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Higgins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01722335380
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Salisbury SP1 1QY
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic School is a mixed voluntary-aided secondary school located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, serving students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 597 pupils and a capacity of 625, the school aims to provide a nurturing educational environment grounded in Catholic values. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of each individual as a child of God, fostering a community where students are encouraged to achieve excellence.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to support academic success, as evidenced by a notable improvement in GCSE results this year. St Joseph's promotes inclusivity and personal development through various extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, and music, which enhance the overall educational experience. Recent events, such as the Summer Showcase and Sports Day, highlight the school's commitment to celebrating student achievements and fostering a sense of community.
St Joseph's Catholic School also prioritizes student welfare and leadership, with initiatives such as the Pupil Leadership Team and a focus on kindness and positivity within the school community. Parents can find more information about admissions, term dates, and safeguarding on the school's website.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to support academic success, as evidenced by a notable improvement in GCSE results this year. St Joseph's promotes inclusivity and personal development through various extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, and music, which enhance the overall educational experience. Recent events, such as the Summer Showcase and Sports Day, highlight the school's commitment to celebrating student achievements and fostering a sense of community.
St Joseph's Catholic School also prioritizes student welfare and leadership, with initiatives such as the Pupil Leadership Team and a focus on kindness and positivity within the school community. Parents can find more information about admissions, term dates, and safeguarding on the school's website.
Useful links
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- 01722 335380 (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates and Timings (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 597 | 336 | 261 | 625 | 24.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 597 | 350 | 247 | 625 | 22.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 562 | 335 | 227 | 625 | 19.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 562 | 335 | 227 | 625 | 19.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 572 | 362 | 210 | 625 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 554 | 363 | 191 | 625 | 13.00 |
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