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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.7 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
97
Capacity
120
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School has high expectations
96%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child is happy
89%
School supports development
89%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
Behaviour is good
69%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.2%
White Other8.2%
Asian Indian4.1%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
Black African2.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Location
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54.89380, -1.57616 · DH3 2PN
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN148844
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley scores 96.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Junior School, Birtley?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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