About the school
St Joseph’s College in Reading admits pupils from Pre-Reception through Sixth Form. For Year 7 entry, applicants complete an interview and entrance assessment, with offers also based on school report and school reference.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Year 7-10 applicants are encouraged to attend termly Senior School Open Mornings, and the school also holds an annual autumn Open Evening. Year 5 pupils are invited to Senior Experience Days in June each year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Descriptive Writing |
📄 Free St Joseph's College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 31 Oct 2027 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For Year 7 entry, the deadline for registration is 31 October for a September start the following year. Interviews typically take place in the autumn term before entry, Experience Day is in June, and Assessment Day takes place in January each year for a September start. Senior School Open Mornings are termly and the annual Open Evening is in autumn.
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