St Joseph's Catholic College

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Joseph's Catholic College is a secondary school in Swindon for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 15th of 16 secondary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 November 2014, report published 4 December 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

278 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score38.0

38.0, 8.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths27.7%

27.7%, 17.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths48.6%

48.6%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc7.6%

7.6%, 32.9 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.22

3.22, 0.87 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,425 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350

Eligible for free school meals20.6%

20.6%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.6%

21.6%, the same as the England average.

Special educational needs support13.5%

13.5%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.6%

5.6%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Joseph's Catholic College

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Lawn Manor Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 37.5
UTC Swindon	1 mile	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 32.4
The Dorcan Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.3
The Commonweal School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.3
Swindon Academy	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 50.2

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Jerry Giles
Phone: 01793714200
Website: stjosephscollege.net (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LR
Local authority: Swindon
URN: 136980

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.