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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Wallsend Road, Chirton, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BT, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.2 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 88% nationally. However, only 45% of pupils meet the expected level in these subjects, and there are no students reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, but parents may want to consider these academic metrics when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% 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 British76.4%
Black African10.2%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Indian0.9%
Location
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55.00562, -1.46799 · NE29 7BT
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN148449
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2024.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields scores 14.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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