Welcome to St Joseph's Catholic Academy
We are extremely proud of our welcoming and inclusive sixth form. Making choices about your education after aged 16 can be a daunting feeling. Making sure you make the right choice, where you will be supported both academically and pastorally, is essential for allowing you to be the best version of yourself.At St Joseph’s every sixth form student is known, you will never be just a face in a sea of faces. We have an experienced and exceptional pastoral team who will be with you for every step of your journey. We have a wide range of curriculum subjects to choose from including traditional A Levels and vocational courses. Our sixth form teaching staff have expert subject knowledge, and many are examiners in their subjects. We have high expectations for all our students, and we go the extra mile in supporting you in reaching them. Please see our course booklet for full information on the courses we offer. Enrichment is also central to the sixth form experience. We run a wide range of enrichments for you to choose from; some are just for fun such as Functional Spanish whilst others offer an extra qualification or UCAS points, such as the Arts Gold Award. Students are also given the opportunity to partake in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award in addition to trips including Morocco and China. We are dedicated to providing opportunities to help you develop into mature, independent, young adults ready for the ‘real’ world.Whether you are a current year 11 student or are from a different school, we look forward to working with you and being part of your journey.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,357 Total
No. of Boys
698 (51.4%)
No. of Girls
659 (48.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
15.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
4.98%
A*/A grades
17.41%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
52%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
10%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start Application| Nov 2025 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 13, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Jan 17, 2026
Sixth Form Taster Day for Internal Students
Mar 31, 2026
Application Deadline
Apr 28, 2026
Letter Home Detailing Enrolment Process and Provisional Offer of Place
Aug 20, 2026
20 August collect GCSE results. 20 August Enrol at St Joseph’s. (9.00 am – 1.00 pm)
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 2 - Apr 16
Summer Half Term
May 31 - Jun 4
Summer Break
Jul 22 - Sep 1
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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