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St Josephs School

Other independent school · Cornwall, PL15 8HN

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 16
Pupils212
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Oliver Scott
Local authorityCornwall
Opened30 Oct 1957
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 112071.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCornwallEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.45.245.546.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%63.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%44.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%11.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%59%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 428--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils212
Girls96
Boys116
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.51
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about St Josephs School

How many pupils attend St Josephs School?

St Josephs School has 212 pupils aged 4 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.