St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4BG · Gateshead · primary school
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30th of 62 primary schools in Gateshead we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.4/10 against 4,152 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
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, Blaydon overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join yoga club, Rainbows, a nurture group, and football, while Year 5 students attend a residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 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
What specific support does the nurture group provide for pupils? How does the curriculum prepare students for the Year 5 residential?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is described as a place where “everyone is valued” and pupils are “happy” and “well cared for.” The report highlights “impressive” behaviour, strong relationships, and a curriculum that prioritises reading and mathematics, though inconsistencies remain in some subject areas.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exceptional” behaviour, being “caring, kind and respectful,” with bullying being “extremely rare.”
- The mathematics curriculum is a “strength,” with pupils eager to “dive deeper” and embed learning regularly.
- Reading is “at the centre of the school curriculum,” supported by a “well-researched set of core texts” and structured phonics lessons.
- The school is “truly inclusive,” with teachers adapting the curriculum so pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities can work alongside peers.
- Staff morale is “high,” and leaders prioritise well-being, with parents being “overwhelmingly positive” about the education on offer.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure strategies to address errors in phonics are “clear and applied consistently,” as some misconceptions are not picked up quickly enough.
- Curriculum implementation in subjects such as geography is “not consistent,” leaving some pupils unclear on subject knowledge; leaders must ensure teachers use planning to help pupils “connect their learning more effectively.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with clear policies, thorough checks on adults, and pupils feeling “very safe” with trusted adults to speak to.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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