St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Billingham, TS23 3NN · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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26th of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 2,483 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "ready, respect[ful] and safe." The report highlights a positive culture where students are polite, well-mannered, and actively engaged in leadership opportunities that benefit the wider community.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and readiness to learn, focusing swiftly and following instructions.
- Early reading is prioritised effectively, with staff using regular checks to group pupils by ability and ensuring books match known sounds.
- Mathematics teaching is ambitious, with immediate intervention sessions addressing knowledge gaps and outcomes above the national average.
- The school offers meaningful leadership roles, such as community ambassadors, allowing pupils to make a "tangible difference" through charity work.
- Nursery children develop motor skills effectively through activities like ‘squiggle and wiggle’ time, preparing them for handwriting.
Areas to improve
- The school must identify "essential knowledge" in wider curriculum subjects, as pupils currently struggle to recall important facts due to a lack of clarity.
- Assessment in some subjects needs refinement to ensure checks cover the essential knowledge pupils learn across all subjects.
- Support plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) require improvement, as some targets are not specific or measurable.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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