Cornwall · PL15 8HN
St Joseph's is a small, coeducational independent all-through school in rural Cornwall serving pupils from age 4 to 18. With 239 pupils across the entire age range, it offers a family-oriented community atmosphere in a day-only format. The school is likely to have a Catholic or Christian foundation, though this requires confirmation, and prioritizes pastoral care and local accessibility over boarding infrastructure.
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in smaller, close-knit communities and benefit from personalized attention; families seeking convenient day education without boarding; those drawn to the school's likely Christian ethos.
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St Stephens Hill, St Stephens, Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 8HN
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Day fees at St Josephs School are approximately £10,500 per year (2024/25).
St Josephs School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At St Josephs School, 32.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
St Josephs School is a day school in Cornwall and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated St Josephs School “Excellent” (2019).
Frequently praised
✓Small, caring community where pupils are known as individuals
✓Flexible all-through structure allowing families to stay from age 4 to 18
✓Family-friendly day-only model with local accessibility
Common concerns
!Limited extracurricular breadth and specialist facilities typical of smaller independent schools