St Joseph's Catholic College
URN: 136980 • Swindon SN3 3LR
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic College
- URN
- 136980
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jerry Giles (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01793714200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ocotal Way, Swindon SN3 3LR
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic College is a mixed secondary academy located in Swindon, with a current enrolment of 1,433 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,350. The college aims to provide a comprehensive education that not only focuses on academic achievement but also fosters moral development, preparing students to become capable and compassionate adults.
The curriculum is designed to offer students a broad range of choices and responsibilities, supporting their growth into young adults. The college places a strong emphasis on personal development, with various initiatives such as themed months and events that promote awareness and community engagement, including Black History Month and International Day of Non-Violence.
St Joseph's is committed to inclusivity, offering support for students from diverse backgrounds, including those eligible for free school meals, which helps secure additional funding for educational resources. The college maintains an open communication channel with parents and carers through regular briefings and newsletters, ensuring that the community remains informed and engaged in the students' educational journey.
The curriculum is designed to offer students a broad range of choices and responsibilities, supporting their growth into young adults. The college places a strong emphasis on personal development, with various initiatives such as themed months and events that promote awareness and community engagement, including Black History Month and International Day of Non-Violence.
St Joseph's is committed to inclusivity, offering support for students from diverse backgrounds, including those eligible for free school meals, which helps secure additional funding for educational resources. The college maintains an open communication channel with parents and carers through regular briefings and newsletters, ensuring that the community remains informed and engaged in the students' educational journey.
Useful links
- Curriculum Support & SEN (sen)
- The Aquinas Centre (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Student Absence: 01793 714236 (sen)
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Nearby alternatives
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (77.9)
- The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College (65.4)
- The Commonweal School (65.0)
- Great Western Academy (64.9)
- Lydiard Park Academy (60.5)
Key details
- LA
- Swindon
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1433
- Boys
- 717
- Girls
- 716
- FSM %
- 20.10
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1433 | 717 | 716 | 1350 | 20.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1416 | 720 | 696 | 1350 | 17.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1359 | 687 | 672 | 1350 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1359 | 687 | 672 | 1350 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1338 | 677 | 661 | 1340 | 14.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1306 | 644 | 662 | 1340 | 10.70 |
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