St Joseph's College, Ipswich
St Joseph's College is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Ipswich. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Joseph's College in detail
St Joseph's College in its own words
In its own words: "This Summer our Upper Sixth students have achieved outstanding results, with strong value-added outcomes above national and regional averages at both A*-A and A*-C. Alongside excellent academic and vocational results, students are progressing to a wide range of leading universities and courses, including UCL, King’s College London, Durham, York, Nottingham, Leeds, Sheffield and Exeter."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Joseph's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Joseph's College are Ipswich School (1.6 miles, selective); Ipswich High School (3.9 miles); and Orwell Park School (4.7 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 74 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 45% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 23% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 120 pupils (21.3%) received SEN support and 5 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ipswich Rail Station, about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stone Lodge Lane West (opposite), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 258 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
28 April 2026
Regulatory Compliance
7 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
19 March 2019
Intermediate (Boarding)
9 February 2016
Integrated
19 March 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Joseph's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby all-through schools
Latest from St Joseph's College
GCSE Results: Celebrating Achievements
20 Aug 2026
Sixth Form Results 2026: Creating Brighter Futures through Value-Added Education
13 Aug 2026
ISI Inspection 2026 Report
22 Jun 2026
National Champions: St Joseph’s College Debaters Beat 375 Schools to Claim Historic Victory
15 May 2026
Why Degree Apprenticeships Can be the Best Choice for Students and Employers
12 May 2026
Welcome Back: St George’s Day Assembly
24 Apr 2026
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Joseph's College.
- LEAPS Suffolk240m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education Childcare - Halifax Primary School740m away · Not yet graded
- Discover and Play Club - The Oaks, Ipswich880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
564 pupils
700 places
136 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ipswich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ipswich
Across Suffolk council
Places available
8,475
Applications
7,204
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Suffolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
120
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
22.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
564
Total Pupils
336
Boys
228
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about St Joseph's College
What are GCSE results like at St Joseph's College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Joseph's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Joseph's College last inspected?
St Joseph's College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College has around 564 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Joseph's College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Joseph's College: LEAPS Suffolk (240m away, registered, not yet graded), Premier Education Childcare - Halifax Primary School (740m away, registered, not yet graded) and Discover and Play Club - The Oaks, Ipswich (880m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Joseph's College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is at Belstead Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9DR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)