St Joseph's College
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands · ST4 5NT
A Roman Catholic grammar school in Stoke-on-Trent, St Joseph's College draws together academic selection with a faith-based ethos and has earned Outstanding judgements from Ofsted across every area inspected, from quality of education to sixth form. With around 1,132 pupils, it sits slightly above its stated capacity of 1,115, a sign of strong local demand. Roughly a quarter of pupils speak English as an additional language, giving the school a notably diverse community. Entry is at age 11.
1,132
Pupils
Not judged
Ofsted
150
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,132
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.3
- Location
- Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands
- Website
- http://stjosephstrentvale.com/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
62.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
78%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results are well ahead of national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 62.4 comfortably exceeds the national figure of 46.9, and 78% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education and the sixth form as Outstanding. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 16.3 underpins the teaching, which is recognised as a real strength.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2.3%
- EHC plans
- 0.8%
- English as additional language
- 24.4%
- Free school meals
- 6.1%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 29 April 2025
The last word
A selective, faith-rooted grammar with Outstanding inspection results and figures that speak for themselves. Strong demand and full classrooms suggest competition for the 150 places will be keen.
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St Joseph's College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Joseph's College located?
St Joseph's College is located at London Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NT.
What type of school is St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does St Joseph's College test in the 11+?
St Joseph's College tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does St Joseph's College use for the 11+?
St Joseph's College's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the St Joseph's College 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the St Joseph's College 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to St Joseph's College?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are St Joseph's College 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, St Joseph's College releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does St Joseph's College belong to?
St Joseph's College is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does St Joseph's College offer?
St Joseph's College has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College has approximately 1,132 pupils on roll.
What is St Joseph's College's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's College was rated "Not judged" by Ofsted at its inspection on 29 April 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.