St Joseph's Convent School

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Headmistress: Maureen T Sheridan Bursar: Robert Vaux Admissions: Debbie Kendrick - Registrar

A Word from the Head

St Joseph's Convent School is an independent day school for girls aged 3-18 and boys aged 3-7, situated close to Reading University and convenient to the town centre and the M4.

The school was founded over 100 years ago and is open to girls of all denominations and faiths. St Joseph's achieves academic excellence in a caring and vibrant Christian community in which individual talents are recognised and developed. Dedicated staff enable girls to leave St Joseph's confident, successful and capable of responding to the challenges of the modern world.

The Preparatory Department is housed in a purpose built complex, designed with the needs of small children in mind, which is adjacent to the Senior Department campus. Its proximity to the Senior Department enables resources to be shared, such as the Information Technology Suite and the indoor swimming pool. Classrooms and laboratories throughout the school are well equipped and within the grounds there is a full range of outdoor sporting facilities.

Academic standards are high and nearly all the Sixth Formers go on to higher education.

Artistic talent and practical skills are encouraged at all ages. Original and exciting work is produced in Art/Textiles, in CDT and Food Technology.

The school has a strong music and drama tradition. There are various orchestras, musical groups and choirs. The girls regularly give concerts and there are many opportunities to take part in drama, dance and debating.

Sport is an important part of life at St Joseph's. A full range of activities, from athletics and swimming to team games, is offered. Girls are regularly chosen to represent their county in athletics, swimming, tennis and hockey.

Admission to the Preparatory Department is by interview and assessment. Entry to the Senior Department is by examination and interview. Examinations are held in January for entry into Years 7 and 9 the following September.

St Joseph's offers a safe and happy environment in which academic and social skills, individual talent and consideration of the needs of others are developed. If this is the type of school you are looking for, why not arrange a visit to see the school in action. To make an appointment, please contact the PA to the Headmistress and Registrar Mrs Debbie Kendrick on telephone number 0118 966 1000.

Age range: 3 - 18

Day pupils: 10 boys and 309 girls

Annual day fees: £4,965 - £10,500

This school does not offer flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 10 boys and 309 girls, including 39 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 32 full time and 22 part time

Method of entry: Entry test or exam, Interview

Accreditations and affiliations: GSA, ISC

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic

Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Classics Design technology Drama/Theatre Painting/Sculpture Philosophy/Ethics Psychology	English as a foreign or 2nd language French Latin Mandarin Spanish	Badminton Cross-country Gymnastics Hockey Netball Rounders Squash Swimming Tennis	Ballet Canoeing Dance Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg Public speaking/Debating Rowing	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Keyboard Singing Strings Woodwind	After school club Before school/Breakfast club Rail/Airport services School bus service Significant experience of gifted children Significant experience of international students

The school offers: Drama, Academic, Junior school entry, Siblings, Music, Financial need, Senior school entry, 6th Form, Sport

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR

% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 95%
% pass rate (exams at age 18): 99%
17 courses are offered for age 18 exams
100% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Aspergers Syndrome
Epilepsy

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