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| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | St Ives Road, DH8 7SN |
| School Website | www.ourladyandstjosephs.com |
| Telephone | 1207503979 |
| URN | 148820 |
| Total | 86 |
| Girls/Boys | 48/38 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 55.8%/44.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 28 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 27.9% |
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/11/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/11/2024 | |
| 21/05/2019 | Requires improvement |
| 10/12/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/11/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 10/12/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | -0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 98 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -2.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 6 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 20 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 7 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 6 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 25% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 25% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 25% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 50% |
| no | 50% |
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Alder Grove and West Street, West Street, DH8 7RH