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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Mill Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2JQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.9 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
89
Capacity
157
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 24 September 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%. | 100% | Top 0% 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 |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child feels safe
82%
My child is happy
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School keeps me informed
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.2%
White Other12.4%
Asian Chinese6.7%
Asian Indian5.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Location
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54.77899, -1.54632 · DH1 2JQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148704
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2013.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate scores 81.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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