# St Joseph's Catholic School — Salisbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1965
- **Principal:** Matthew Higgins

## Contact

- **Address:** Church Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire
- **Phone:** 01722 335380
- **Website:** http://www.sjcs.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/salisbury/st-josephs-catholic-school-10428

## About

St Joseph’s Catholic School is a mixed comprehensive, 11–16 secondary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. With God’s love and inspiration, we aspire to achieve excellence.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Feb 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — St Joseph's is Our Home: We've been at St Joseph's for 3 years now, and every year we're blown away by the kindness, compassion, and dedication of the staff. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the community spirit and sense of belonging. Our kids have thrived in this amazing environment, and we can't wait to see them take their next steps. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Education and Values: We chose St Joseph's for its strong Catholic ethos, excellent teaching, and commitment to pastoral care. Our child has blossomed in this supportive community, developing a strong sense of self and a love of learning. The school's facilities are also top-notch, with state-of-the-art equipment and a beautiful chapel. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Great Aspects, But Room for Improvement: We were part of St Joseph's for 5 years, and while we loved the school's values and sense of community, we felt that the teaching staff could have been more engaging and challenging at times. The extracurricular programs were excellent, and our child made some wonderful friends. Perhaps with a few tweaks, St Joseph's could become an even more exceptional school. *(Oct 2021)*

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