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St Joseph's School
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- Launceston PL15 8HN
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Academic Progress: Students make excellent progress, with strong GCSE performance above national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic learners with high levels of self-confidence and collaboration skills.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Individual attention and small class sizes support pupils needing extra help.
Teacher Engagement: Enthusiastic teaching is highly valued by students, fostering enjoyment in learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High-quality teaching supports excellent student progress and achievement.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Inconsistencies noted in marking and assessment, but overall positive teaching impact.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can engage through councils and feedback mechanisms, influencing school policies.
Communication with Parents: Effective communication ensures parents are informed about children’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the school’s supportive environment, though some seek more engaging lessons.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership addresses conflicts through structured systems and values pupil input.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership promotes thorough planning and informed strategies for student success.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is effectively prevented and safety measures are robust.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils demonstrate responsibility and respect within a supportive environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive policies ensure welfare and safety are prioritized.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide variety of extracurricular activities are offered, including sports and arts.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students balance academics and extracurriculars well, supported by school structure.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-maintained facilities offer adequate space for outdoor play and sports.
Career Counselling Services: Counseling services guide students in career planning and further education choices.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are well-prepared for transitions to post-16 education paths.
Support for SEND: Effective support with individualized attention helps SEND pupils achieve potential.
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St Joseph's School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 239 students from age 4-16 yr.
Tuition fee £2,160 to £5,475 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Every student at St. Joseph's receives a solid foundation for life in this joyful, flourishing institution. Students are encouraged to fulfil their potential in all areas, including academics, sports, and the arts. Small class sizes, good pastoral care, and high expectations for every student ensure that our students grow in confidence, which is essential for future success. Two categories of the ISA National Art Competition were won by St. Joseph's. Launceston's St. Joseph's School's Year 11 students celebrated another another outstanding set of GCSE results. 2018's Remembrance Day commemorated Armistice Day's 100th anniversary with ceremonies all throughout the UK.
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 4-16 | 4-19 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 92% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 38.00% | - |
| Day Fees | £2,160 to £5,475 | £2,446 to £5,106 | £1,980 to £2,550 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 28.41% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 44.59% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 19.39% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 6.84% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 10.52% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.88 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.97% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.69% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.09% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.29% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.54% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.89% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.11% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 31.02% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 47.18% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 20.95% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 9.48% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 13.02% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.67 | 3.08 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.89% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.66% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 54.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 15.83% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.09% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.15% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 31.55% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% 4 | 50.25% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 26.5% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% 20 | 10.88% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% 2 | 16.53% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.99 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.93% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 59.14% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.03% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.03% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.48% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 10 | 29.26% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% 10 | 45.95% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 23.55% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 1 | 9.21% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 10 | 14.66% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.22 | 3.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.61% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.79% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 59% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.89% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.18% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 29.03% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 45.9% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 23.32% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 12.35% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 13.71% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.29% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.54% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 61.92% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.17% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.5% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.92% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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