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
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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.

Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
625
Pupils
597
Boys
336
Girls
261
FSM %
24.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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