St Joseph's College
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into St Joseph's College
Gender
Exam Board
School's own
Places (Year 7)
150
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
HealthyAbout St Joseph's College
St Joseph's College is a Catholic selective school in Stoke-on-Trent where the motto "head, hand, heart" shapes everything pupils experience. The curriculum is genuinely ambitious, with most pupils studying the English Baccalaureate subjects, and teaching is carefully designed to help students build deep, lasting understanding across all areas. Beyond academics, the school offers an exceptional range of activities including retreats abroad, visiting speakers, and numerous clubs, alongside strong careers guidance that connects classroom learning to future aspirations. Pupils here are described as confident, respectful and kind, thriving in a community where high expectations sit alongside genuine warmth and support for individual needs.
Subjects Tested
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal ReasoningAges & Pupils
1,132
Total pupils
Academic Performance
Attainment 8
62.4
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
77.6%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Two papers: verbal reasoning (50 minutes) and non-verbal reasoning (40 minutes), multiple choice, standardised
Admissions
Student Demographics
6.1%
Free School Meals
24.4%
English as Additional Language
0.8%
EHCP
2.3%
SEN Support