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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0NP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.9 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school has 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school serves a community of 224 students, and while the percentage achieving higher standards is lower at 7%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive. The LocaleIQ score of 59.9 indicates that it performs better than 60% of schools, suggesting a solid reputation within the area.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2012Older 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%. | 72% | Top 31% 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 British89.3%
Black African4.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.87169, -1.69665 · DH9 0NP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148412
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestjosephsstanley.bwcet.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2012.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley scores 59.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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