St Joseph's College
St Joseph's College is a boys' secondary school in London for ages 11 to 18.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 739
- Who it's for
- Boys only
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL
- Phone
- 02087 611426
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Short inspection, March 2025.
- Inspectors found pupils behave well and bullying and derogatory behaviour are rare and dealt with quickly and effectively.
- Inspectors found the curriculum is carefully sequenced and suitably broad, helping most pupils to achieve well.
- Inspectors found pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well because teachers adapt teaching when needed.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
How it teaches
- The college is a Mathematics and Computing Specialist College.
Source: St Joseph's College website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Admissions
- The college admits a maximum of 180 pupils each year at age 11.
Source: St Joseph's College website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Visiting
- Information sessions called Be Awesome, Go BIG Sessions are listed on the admissions page.
Source: St Joseph's College website. Checked 10 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Extra-curricular clubs include sports teams, drama clubs, music clubs and debate societies.
Source: St Joseph's College website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Support
- The sixth form offers a broad curriculum from BTEC Level 3 qualifications through to Advanced Level AS and A Level courses.
- Sixth form students are expected to conform to the college dress code.
Source: St Joseph's College website. Checked 10 November 2026.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 138221. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.