A-level 2024/25
#733 of 2,536
Better than 71% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 124883.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 49.1 | 42.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 71.9% | 60.7% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 49.4% | 40% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 14.6% | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 69.7% | 55.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 89 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 37.24, better than England, better than Suffolk | 31.88 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 33.12, worse than England, similar to Suffolk | 32.4 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 15.2%, similar to England, better than Suffolk | 10.7% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.12, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 86 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 564 |
| Girls | 228 |
| Boys | 336 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 120 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 5 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 82.4% |
| Higher education | 44.6% |
| Employment | 23% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.1% |
| Further education | 1.4% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Chantry Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Willows Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Halifax Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Oct 2015. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | The Oaks Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2018. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Hillside Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Gusford Community Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Ranelagh Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2022. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Sprites Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. |
St Joseph's College ranks 733 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 71% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Joseph's College was B-, and 15.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
St Joseph's College has 564 pupils aged 2 to 19.
Yes, St Joseph's College teaches students up to age 19.
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.