St. Joseph's College

Founded in 1855, the school is an unambiguously Lasallian Catholic institution that welcomes students of all faiths and traditions. Its ethos is built upon the 'Five Respects': Respect for Faith, Respect for Learning, Respect for Others, Respect for Community & College, and Respect for Self. The school emphasizes personal relationships, academic excellence, faith formation, inclusion, service, and social justice.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum across three key stages: Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) provides a foundation in all National Curriculum subjects; Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) offers personalized pathways including GCSEs, BTECs, and vocational courses; and Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) provides an academic core with enrichment and university preparation. Specialized programs include the Peter Jones Academy for enterprise skills, as well as dedicated instruction in subjects such as Engineering, Creative Digital Media Production, Mandarin, and Psychology.

St Joseph’s College has been judged 'Good' by Ofsted. The school reports that the percentage of students progressing to further education and successful employment is well above national averages. Students are prepared for university and apprenticeship pathways through dedicated UCAS support and enterprise initiatives like the Peter Jones Academy.

The school provides dedicated support for students, including an Inclusion Manager and a SENDCo. Pastoral care is structured by year group, with each cohort supported by a Head of Year and a Pastoral Leader or Manager. The Sixth Form also offers study support supervision and a 16-19 Bursary Fund to assist students facing financial hardship.

St Joseph’s College is a voluntary aided, all-ability Roman Catholic school for boys aged 11-18, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school admits a maximum of 180 pupils into Year 7 each year and welcomes applications from families of other faiths, provided they respect the college’s Lasallian ethos. Admissions are managed by the Governing Body, and the school provides detailed guidance, supplementary information forms, and an appeals process for prospective families.

The academic year is divided into three terms: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. The school year typically begins in early September and concludes in late July, with half-term breaks in October, February, and May/June, as well as standard Christmas and Easter holidays. The calendar includes designated INSET days and Ethos & Wellbeing days where the school is closed to students.

The campus is located on Beulah Hill in London and includes a chapel used for school events and talks. The school is a Mathematics and Computing Specialist College, and its facilities support a broad curriculum including science laboratories, technology workshops, and sports areas. Students have access to transport links via several bus routes and are within a 10-minute walk of West Norwood Train Station.

The college offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities designed to develop cultural capital and personal skills. These include high-performing sports teams, drama productions, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and the Model United Nations. Additionally, the Sixth Form features a Student Leadership Team, peer mentoring opportunities, and a 'Students for Learning' homework group.