St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Address | Croftdale Road, NE21 4BG |
| School Website | www.stjosephscatholicprimaryschool.com/ |
| Telephone | 1914143108 |
| URN | 148910 |
School Census
| Total | 208 |
| Girls/Boys | 108/100 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.9%/48.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 36 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/03/2023 | Good |
| 08/01/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Croftdale Road, , NE21 4BQ
Blaydon West Primary School
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Blaydon Bank, , NE21 4PY