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St Joseph's College 11+ admissions
A mixed grammar school in Stoke-on-Trent, for ages 11 to 18. What the school, the council and the test organisers have published about getting in.
Which test
Standardised multiple-choice verbal and non-verbal reasoning. GL familiarisation is referenced; publisher is not explicitly established
Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Score to qualify
105
Age-adjusted standardised score (average of the tests). September 2027 entry, All applicants, Qualification
Catchment, 2027 entry
September 2027 entry policy: No designated catchment area; other oversubscription criteria still apply.
Year 7 places
150
September 2027 entry
Which 11+ test?
- Test
- Standardised multiple-choice verbal and non-verbal reasoning. GL familiarisation is referenced; publisher is not explicitly established
- Which entry year
- Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Scores: qualifying and offered
A qualifying score puts a child in the running. It is not an offer. The lowest score offered shows how far down the list places went that year.
Qualifying scores
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027test 2026 | Qualifying scoreQualification | 105 age-adjusted standardised score (average of the tests) | All applicants |
To see how age changes a standardised score, try the age standardisation calculator.
Catchment and distance
Many grammar schools give priority by where you live. Always check your address against the official policy or map.
- What the policy says
- September 2027 entry policy: No designated catchment area; other oversubscription criteria still apply.Read the full admissions policy: the summary leaves out other priorities.
Places and demand
How many Year 7 places there are, and how many children applied or sat the test, as published.
Places
| Entry | What | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027 | Published admission number (Year 7 places) | 150 |
Ofsted and GCSE results
- Last graded inspection
- No overall grade given, 29 April 2025
- Reports
- Read the Ofsted reports
GCSE results (DfE)
| Year | Pupils | Attainment 8 | Grade 5+ in English and maths | EBacc average point score | Progress 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 152 | 62.4 | 77.6% | 5.94 | Not available |
| 2023 to 2024 | 155 | 62 | 80% | 5.93 | 0.81 |
| 2022 to 2023 | 152 | 64.5 | 78.9% | 6.19 | 0.67 |
Appeals
A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. An admission appeal is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or for a selection review.
The appeal deadline will be in the offer letter.
Questions parents ask
What 11+ test does St Joseph's College use?
Standardised multiple-choice verbal and non-verbal reasoning. GL familiarisation is referenced; publisher is not explicitly established. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
What score do you need for St Joseph's College?
Qualifying score for September 2027 entry (all applicants): 105 age-adjusted standardised score (average of the tests). Past scores do not predict the 2028 score, and a score on the boundary did not always get a place.
How many Year 7 places does St Joseph's College have?
Published admission number (Year 7 places): 150 (September 2027 entry).
Does St Joseph's College have a catchment area?
September 2027 entry policy: No designated catchment area; other oversubscription criteria still apply. Always check the full admissions policy before you apply.
Can I appeal if my child is not offered a place at St Joseph's College?
Yes. A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. The deadline is in your offer letter. An appeal about a place is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or reviewed.
Sources
Where each figure on this page comes from.
- ea-edubase-api-prod.azurewebsites.net · School name, address, age range and type (DfE Get Information about Schools) · checked 27 September 2026
- stjosephstrentvale.com · Test provider and format · checked 27 September 2026
- stjosephstrentvale.com · Qualifying scores, Catchment or priority area, Places, Qualifying score, Published admission number (Year 7 places) · checked 30 October 2026
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk · Ofsted inspections (as at 31 August 2026) · checked 27 September 2026
- explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · GCSE results 2024 to 2025 (DfE), GCSE results 2023 to 2024 (DfE), GCSE results 2022 to 2023 (DfE) · checked 27 September 2026
- gov.uk · How school admission appeals work · checked 27 September 2026
For anything not shown here, the school's admissions page is the source to trust.