Academic Life

A challenging, aspirational and inspirational environment

Founded in Christian principles, the culture at St Joseph’s creates compassionate, confident, resilient and reflective learners with a strong sense of social justice. Students leave the college well-prepared for adulthood and with a strong sense of the role they must play to change the world for the better.

We seek to provide the highest quality teaching and expect the highest standards of work and behaviour. All students agree aspirational targets which will challenge them to unlock their potential. Meticulous and regular monitoring of progress encourages and assists students in meeting these challenges and keeps parents engaged in the all-important combination of home and school support.

St Joseph’s has a broad and balanced curriculum which is diverse and motivational and continually evolving to meet the needs of a dynamic society.

Our Curriculum

St Joseph’s has a broad and balanced curriculum which is diverse and motivational and continually evolving to meet the needs of a dynamic society.

Art
Biology

Biology Curriculum Intent Statement

Business Studies and Economics

Business and Economics Curriculum Intent Statement

Design and Technology

Design and Technology Curriculum Intent Statement

Drama and Theatre Studies

Drama and Theatre Studies Curriculum Intent Statement

English

English Curriculum Intent Statement

Geography Department
History Department
ICT and Computer Science Department
Mathematics Department

Modern Foreign Languages Department
Music and Performing Arts Department
The PE and Games Department
Religious Education Department

Science Department
Social Sciences Department: Government and Politics
Social Sciences Department: Psychology
Social Sciences Department: Sociology

Success Stories

William Tittensor

William Tittensor from Newcastle Under Lyme joined our sixth form after completing his GCSEs at Clayton Hall. After working exceptionally hard for 2 years, William has gained three A* grades in Sociology, Politics and History. William will now embark on a career in the police force.

Ndlela Sibanda

Ndlela Sibanda from Stoke on Trent came into our sixth form after going through school from Year 7. Ndlela has been an outstanding member of the school community, especially his contribution to the music department. His personal determination and academic rigour have enabled him to achieve 2 A grades in Chemistry and Maths, and a Distinction* in Performing Arts. Ndlela is going to Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts to study music.

Wajeeha Manal

Wajeeha Manal from Stoke on Trent came into our sixth form after going through school from Year 7. After working exceptionally hard for 2 years and having her sights set on the University of Cambridge, her dream of reading Law at Cambridge is now a reality. Wajeeha gained 3 A* grades in English Literature, History and Maths, and an A grade in Physics.

Biben Benny

Biben Benny from Stoke on Trent came into our sixth form after going through school from Year 7. Biben’s aspiration to study Medicine at Newcastle University is now a reality after 2 years of outstanding commitment to his studies. Biben gained an A* grade in Biology, and 2 A grades in Chemistry and Maths.

Luke Johnson

Luke Johnson from Newcastle Under Lyme joined our sixth form after completing his GCSEs at Clayton Hall. After working exceptionally hard for 2 years, Luke has gained outstanding set of results: A*A*A* in Economics, History and Maths. Luke is going to the University of Bristol to study Economics.

Georgina Hull

Georgina Hull from Staffordshire has been an outstanding member of school community since she joined in Year 7. She chose English Literature, Fine Art and History for her Sixth Form studies. She has been an exceptional asset to our school as Head Girl and she has gained an incredible set of A Level results: A*A*A. She has accepted a place at the University of St Andrews to study Art History.

Hamdh Wahab

Hamdh Wahab from Stoke on Trent joined our sixth form after completing his GCSEs at Ormiston Meridian. After working exceptionally hard for 2 years, Hamdh gained an incredible set of A level results: A*A*A* in Maths, Further Maths and Physics. Hamdh is going to the University of Manchester to study Mechanical Engineering.

Jessica Dawson

Jessica Dawson from Newcastle Under Lyme joined our sixth form after completing her GCSEs at Clayton Hall. After working exceptionally hard for 2 years, Jessica gained an outstanding set of A level results: A*A*A*A* in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Jessica is going to Lancaster University to study Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology.

We are proud of our students!

97%

Of our students achieved English and mathematics GCSEs at grades 4 or greater (secure pass).

83%

Of our students achieved English and mathematics GCSEs at grades 5 or greater (good pass).

47%

Of all grades achieved at GCSE were grade 7 or higher.

45%

Of our students achieved grade 7 or higher in 5 or more GCSE subjects.

98%

Of our A2 students pass their courses, with 62% achieving A* to B grades, and 32% achieving A* or A grades.

OUTSTANDING

St. Joseph’s College is delighted to have maintained its ‘Outstanding’ status at its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2014.

Achievements

Curriculum