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In the heart of Suffolk
Located on the outskirts of Ipswich, St Joseph’s College is easily accessible by both the A12 and A14, with convenient drop-off, collection points for parents and on-site parking for Sixth Form students on campus.
For international families, the College is conveniently situated an hour away from London and Cambridge by train, an hour from Stansted Airport and just two hours by car from Heathrow, Gatwick and London airports.
St Joseph’s College also provides a daily in-house Bus Club, which operates various routes covering locations such as Colchester, Tendring, Dedham Vale, Sudbury, and Ipswich. This service is designed to enable students to attend after-school clubs, sports practices, and other activities.
To further facilitate students’ transportation needs, St Joseph’s operates a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from Ipswich Train Station for those who travel by train. The College strives to ensure that the student journey is as smooth and effortless as possible.
FAQs
Here you will find answers to some of the commonly asked questions about St Joseph’s College. Feel free to browse through the questions to learn more.
Do the buses leave before the development hour clubs?
Our minibus timetables take development hour into account and buses leave afterwards.
My child needs transport. Are there spaces?
St Joseph’s transport is available once the child is old enough to operate their own seat belt. Students are welcome to travel on one of our St Jo’s minibuses for which additional fees will apply, apart from if your child is using our complimentary bus shuttle service to and from the train station.
Will my child need to wear a uniform?
The only extras needed for St Jo’s Nursery are wellies, waterproofs and a sense of adventure for our mud kitchen and 60-acre grounds. Little St Jo’s red sweatshirts are available to buy – but these are optional.
Key links
This section contains links to a number of St Joseph’s College’s policies and other information that will be useful to prospective and current parents and students. Other College policies, including EHC plans and information for pupils for whom English is an additional language, are available on request. For more information please call 01473 690281 or email to [email protected].
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