St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor

Details

Age Range	4-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Local Authority	County Durham
Address	Durham Road, DH7 7LF
School Website	www.olqmstj.durham.sch.uk/
Telephone	1913730355
URN	148208

School Census

Total	92
Girls/Boys	50/42
Girls/Boys Ratio	54.3%/45.7%
% pupils where English not first language	4.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	28
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	22.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
27/06/2023	Requires improvement
04/02/2014	Good

Inspection Date	27/06/2023
Quality of Education	Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	04/02/2014
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
27 June 2023	School inspection: Requires Improvement	View
06 November 2020	Academy conversion letter	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	0%
Reading	106
Maths	105
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	57
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	0
Reading	103
Maths	104
Reading Progress	0.9
Writing Progress	-0.6
Maths Progress	3.0

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	64%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	7%
Reading	106
Maths	103
Reading Progress	1.7
Writing Progress	-1.5
Maths Progress	-2.0

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	16
As First Preference	3
As second preference	11
As third preference	2

Total Offers Made	3
first preference offers	3
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	21
As First Preference	9
As second preference	9
As third preference	3

Total Offers Made	9
first preference offers	9
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	24
As First Preference	8
As second preference	12
As third preference	4

Total Offers Made	8
first preference offers	8
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	19
As First Preference	10
As second preference	6
As third preference	3

Total Offers Made	10
first preference offers	10
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	68%
agree	19%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	10%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	65%
agree	23%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	45%
agree	32%
disagree	19%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	13%
agree	13%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	6%
not applicable	55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	29%
agree	42%
disagree	19%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	39%
agree	13%
disagree	19%
strongly disagree	10%
don't know	0%
not applicable	19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	52%
no	48%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	50%
agree	13%
disagree	25%
strongly disagree	13%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	29%
agree	48%
disagree	13%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	52%
agree	32%
disagree	13%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	42%
agree	32%
disagree	23%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	45%
agree	45%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	10%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	48%
agree	45%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	42%
agree	35%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	87%
no	13%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	85.4%
indian ethnic origin	4.5%
any other black background ethnic origin	3.4%
any other white background ethnic origin	2.2%
african ethnic origin	2.2%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.1%
chinese ethnic origin	1.1%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	90.2%
african ethnic origin	3.3%
any other black background ethnic origin	3.3%
any other white background ethnic origin	2.2%
indian ethnic origin	1.1%

Nearby Schools

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Durham Road, Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF

Durham Academy

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Bracken Court, , DH7 7NG