St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

A good academy converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead.

Gateshead, NE81LR Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
25 September 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
Prince Consort Road
Gateshead, NE81LR

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148604
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 1LR
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: 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
191
Free School Meals
41.4% (79 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 102.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
191 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% 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 tenderly, walk humbly: trusting in Jesus."

Aim high Care for others as Jesus does Everyone Welcome

Catholic ethos centred on Gospel values; aims to develop spirituality, worship and Religious Education; strong sense of community with parish and Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message emphasizing that every child is valued, nurtured and at the centre of everything; highlights a family community, Gospel values, holistic development, and the ACE motto: Aim high, Care for others as Jesus does, Everyone Welcome.

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics in KS1: Essential Letters and Sounds

Admissions Criteria

PAN 30 for reception; Applications must be made on Gateshead Council’s common application form (CAF); Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged; In-year applications are possible; For transfers contact the school.

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