Why St Joseph's?

  • Because we are one of the leading Independent Schools in the South West, offering exceptional teaching, impressive facilities and outstanding examination results for children of all abilities.
  • Because we represent excellent value for money for what is the most important investment any parent will ever make for their children.
  • Because we are able to ensure class sizes start and stay small, allowing our expert and dedicated staff to devote the attention they need to the children in their care, ensuring all children make excellent progress.
  • Because whatever our pupils aspire to be, we are here to support them. This is underpinned by pastoral systems that ensure children feel safe and secure, and gain the confidence that is crucial to future success.
  • Because we provide a productive learning environment where aspiring to excellence in all areas, whether academic, extra-curricular, in music and or in sport is the norm. 
  • Because for every child there is the opportunity for creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime.
  • Because our use of digital technology for learning right from the start of their journey ensures they become responsible digital citizens ready to face life in the digital age.
  • Because we have been building the firm foundation for life for children since being founded in 1915. In that time, St Joseph’s has inspired many generations through excellence in academic study and a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities.
  • Because we offer an “Excellent” Junior School with full use of Senior School facilities for children in both Prep and Pre-Prep
  • Because St Joseph’s has been judged as Excellent for Pupils Academic and Other Achievements and Pupil Personal Development in our ISI inspection in December 2022. Please click here to read the full ISI Inspection report 
  • Because at St Joseph's School we are a member of the Independent Schools Association http://www.isaschools.org.uk/ which provides opportunities at South West and National level for pupils to represent in sport, the arts and much more, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity for their talents to be recognised on a bigger stage.