St. Joseph’s College, Stoke-on-Trent – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: St. Joseph’s College, London Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NT
- Number of pupils: 1,000+
- Admissions contact: sjcollege@stjosephsmail.com
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: School’s own entrance assessment (English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning)
- Catchment area: No (open to all applicants)
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See St. Joseph’s College’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring St. Joseph’s College: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1932, St. Joseph’s College is a Catholic voluntary-aided grammar school with a strong tradition of academic excellence and spiritual development. The school provides an outstanding education for boys aged 11-18 (with girls admitted to Sixth Form), combining rigorous scholarship with strong pastoral care.
The curriculum at St. Joseph’s offers:
- A broad range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, business and humanities
- Specialist programs in medicine, engineering and computer science
- Modern facilities including science labs, technology suites and sports complex
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 82% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 75% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for St. Joseph’s College
The admissions process involves:
- Registration: Submit your application by November of Year 6
- Open Events: Attend the school’s open morning in September of Year 6
- Entrance Exam: Sit the school’s assessment in January of Year 6
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates attend interview in February
- Results: Offers made in March
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The school’s entrance exam consists of:
- English Paper (60 minutes): Comprehension and creative writing
- Mathematics Paper (60 minutes): Problem-solving and application questions
- Verbal Reasoning (45 minutes): Testing logic and vocabulary
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