St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

A good voluntary aided school school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield.

Rowlands Gill, NE392JE Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 October 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Whinfield Way
Highfield
Rowlands Gill, NE392JE
Phone
1207545972
Website
stjosephshighfield.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108391
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Whinfield Way, Highfield, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2JE
Website
http://stjosephshighfield.org/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
93
Free School Meals
24.7% (23 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 109.0
2023 98.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
93 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.5 per year)

Up 5.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work hard, love and learn"

Work hard Love Learn Friendship Forgiveness Respect Creativity Independence Open-mindedness Democratic values Responsibility Tolerance

A loving, caring Catholic environment; welcomes families of all faiths and those who support the ethos but do not have a faith affiliation.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Joanna Bircham welcomes families to St Joseph’s RCVA Primary School, describing a small, family-like Catholic environment with motto Work hard, love and learn; highlights curriculum, partnerships with St. Thomas More and BWCET Trust, and wrap-around care; invites open days.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cookery Club Cafod Club

Facilities

Huge adventure play area Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Field Vegetable garden Forest school Shared building with Highfield Community Primary School and Spring Nursery On-site wrap around care

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum builds knowledge and skills through to Year 6. Small class sizes in Early Years and KS1.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care available on site with High Hopes out of school club.

Admissions Criteria

PAN 15 pupils for Reception; Applications must be online on Local Authority Common Application Form; In-Year applications welcome; transfer forms available via school office.

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