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St Joseph's College

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Co-educationalDay boardingAges 3-18Independent

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-PrepEYFS

Languages

French

Entrance requirements

Year 7 entry: interview and entrance assessment (online skills assessment including verbal and non-verbal reasoning, and a written Descriptive Writing paper), school report and reference. Sixth Form: conditional offers based on GCSE entry requirements for each A Level choice.

Life & activities

Sports

SwimmingNetballAthletics

Arts

MusicDramaArtDanceSpeech and Drama

Extra-curricular

Duke of Edinburgh AwardTrips & ExpeditionsStudent Extension Programme (STEP)STEMHaLEFilm SchoolDrama ClubBrass GroupHoliday ClubSwim School

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Day

Dining: Hot lunch included for Pre-Reception morning sessions.

Pastoral care: The school has a dedicated pastoral team providing guidance and support at all stages of a student's journey. Small class sizes and a single site mean every student is seen and known individually. Pastoral care is described as a standout aspect of the school, with the team instrumental in providing guidance and supporting well-being.

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