St Joseph's College achieves academic excellence in a caring and vibrant Christian community in which individual talents are recognised and developed

The College is a Catholic School but welcomes pupils of all faiths and denominations.  Pupils are encouraged to make an active contribution to the spiritual life of the College and are educated in an atmosphere where Christian values and standards are recognised and established.

The College aims to provide, within its structure, an experience of Christian community. In such an atmosphere, learning can take place and young people are helped to reach their full potential academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually, by enabling them to experience what it is to live in a caring community, while they are young enough to appreciate its value and to contribute to its continuing growth. Dedicated staff enable pupils to leave St Joseph's College confident and successful young adults capable of responding to the challenges of the modern world.