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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6JB, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.6 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 22 November 2016Older 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African24.3%
White British18.7%
Mixed Other11.7%
Other10.7%
White Other8.9%
Asian Bangladeshi7.9%
Asian Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Black Other2.8%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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54.96943, -1.66660 · NE15 6JB
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN148812
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2016.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell scores 53.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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