St Joseph's Catholic Academy

A good academy converter school in Stockton-on-Tees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Academy.

Stockton-On-Tees, TS201HR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
9 February 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ragworth Road
Norton
Stockton-On-Tees, TS201HR
Phone
1642360401
Website
stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146679
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ragworth Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1HR
Website
https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
266 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
278
Free School Meals
15.4% (43 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.3 (7.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 106.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
278 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Christ be our Light"

Gospel values shape our lives and our work.

Catholic school; in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jo Nicholson welcomes St Joseph’s Norton as a caring, inclusive school with a strong, ambitious curriculum, a focus on wellbeing, and a partnership with families, parish and Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Numbers Club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care is available as Early Birds Morning Club (8:10–8:45, £2.50, fruit and drink provided), Nursery Lunchtime Club (11:30–12:30, £3.50; school dinners £2.20), and Joe’s Zone After School Club (3:15–5:30). After school sessions: 3:15–4:00 (£3), 3:15–4:45 (£6), 3:15–5:30 (£9).

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