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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7LF, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.2 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
82
Capacity
112
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a small pupil population of 82, the school demonstrates a commendable performance, with 53% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. The LocaleIQ score suggests that the school may face challenges compared to others in the area, but the supportive environment could benefit families seeking a close-knit community.
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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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% 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 British87.8%
Asian Indian3.7%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
White Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Location
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54.77792, -1.64257 · DH7 7LF
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148208
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.olqmstj.durham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor rated by Ofsted?
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Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor scores 0.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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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