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Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Durham Road, Ursham Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.7 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
37
Capacity
96
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
39%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a small pupil population of 37, the school has a mixed performance profile. While it ranks in the top 63% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. Additionally, there are no pupils achieving the higher standards in these subjects, which may be a consideration for parents looking for strong academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Location
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54.77720, -1.64259 · DH7 7LF
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148206
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2023.
Is Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 6.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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