St Joseph's College

The school has a dedicated Director of Inclusion, SENDCO/Head of Additional Needs with exam access arrangements responsibility, EAL/SEND support staff, and multiple Learning Support Assistants including ELSA and mentoring roles.

“​Ms B Musamadya | ​SENDCO + Head of Additional Needs/ Exam Access Arrangements lead”

The school lists a Director of Inclusion who also teaches Maths, overseeing SEND provision.

“​Mrs J Henshaw | ​Director of Inclusion/ Teacher of Maths”

The school commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

“We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

Every sixth form student is allocated a Form Tutor who supports academic and personal issues and tracks progress and attendance

“Every student is allocated a Form Tutor at the start of Year 12. The Form Tutor works closely with pupils supporting them through academic and personal issues and guiding them towards their chosen vocation and providing references.”

Vocational learners excelled this year across Applied Subjects and Tech Level courses

“Our vocational learners have really excelled this year, with Applied Subjects achieving an average grade of Merit+”

Subjects provide additional learning contexts including drama productions and high-performing sports teams.

“Subjects provide additional learning contexts, including drama productions and high-performing sports teams.”

Students complete an Academic Tutoring programme covering university/apprenticeship applications, CV writing, budgeting, and life skills

“Students complete an Academic Tutoring programme led by the Sixth Form Tutor Team. Throughout the programme students engage in a variety of activities designed to develop knowledge and confidence with aspects such as applying to university/apprenticeships, CV writing, budgeting, home maintenance, first aid, team work and leadership.”

The college offers a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom to build students' cultural capital.

“The college also promotes a curriculum beyond the classroom by offering students a wide range of experiences to develop cultural capital.”

Catholic Lasallian school emphasising Christian education 'especially the poor', welcoming other faiths

“St. Joseph’s College, following in the Lasallian tradition for over 150 years, gives “a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor”, (Rule of the Brothers).”

The school's core values are the '5 Respects' (Faith, Learning, Others, Community, Self), rooted in Lasallian Catholic tradition.

“We believe in all our community demonstrating our 5 Respects each and every day:​ Respect for Faith, Respect for Learning, Respect for Others, Respect for Community, Respect for Self.”

Sixth form is co-educational (girls admitted) while the main school is boys-only

“St Joseph’s College (Mathematics & Computing Specialist College) is a Voluntary Aided 11-18, all ability, Roman Catholic school for boys (girls in the 6th form).”

Sixth form offers a diverse curriculum spanning BTEC Level 3 vocational qualifications through to advanced A Levels.

“we provide a diverse Curriculum, offering a range of qualifications from BTEC Level 3 to advanced A Level courses”

Sixth form admissions for 2026/2027 are handled via an online application portal.

“[Online Application for 2026/2027](https://stjosephscollege.applicaa.com/year12)”

St Joseph's College is described as the oldest non-selective Catholic boys' school in London.

“It is the oldest non-selective Catholic boys' school in London.”

79% of students progress to education, apprenticeships or employment, above local authority average and on par with England average

“Students progressing to education/apprenticeships or employment from St Joseph’s College is 79% which is above the local authority average and on par with the England average.”

SEO runs an aspirational support program for students aiming for Russell Group universities

“SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) run an aspirational support program for students aiming for Russell Group universities”

2025 Sixth Form cohort achieved an average A-Level grade of C-minus

“an average A-Level grade of C–”

Applied Subjects achieved an average grade of Merit+ and Tech Level students achieved a Value Added Score of +0.97

“Applied Subjects achieving an average grade of Merit+, and our Tech Level students a Value Added Score of +0.97”