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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Whinfield Way, Highfield, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2JE, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.4 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
82
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, particularly with 80% of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school has a relatively small pupil population of 82, which may foster a close-knit community. However, only 7% of students reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 2 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.8%
Black African6.1%
Mixed Other2.4%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Location
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54.92076, -1.75883 · NE39 2JE
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108391
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitestjosephshighfield.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2013.
Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield a good school?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield scores 69.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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