St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE8 1LR · Gateshead · primary school
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28th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 1,683 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
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, Gateshead overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the higher standard group? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where staff and leaders are "hugely ambitious for pupils." The report highlights a "continually improving, well-taught curriculum" that enables pupils to build "impressive knowledge" in a range of subjects. Pupils describe the school as a "friendly place" where they enjoy learning and feel safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "clearly mapped out" with high-quality resources, using effective teaching approaches such as "regular repetition of information" and a focus on vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from incremental learning strategies that enable them to "access the curriculum as fully as their peers."
- Reading provision is strong, with staff trained in phonics who "match the books pupils read to the sounds they have learned," ensuring struggling pupils keep up.
- Staff broaden pupils’ horizons through an "exciting timetable of clubs and activities" and trips, complementing a detailed personal, social and health education curriculum.
- Trust systems provide "support and stability," enabling the school to move forward confidently while reducing staff workload in some areas.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in key stage 1 require further training to teach the curriculum as effectively as in key stage 2, ensuring pupils develop a "rich web of knowledge."
- The early years curriculum must be better aligned to the "ambitious curriculum" in subsequent years to prepare children for leaders’ high expectations.
Safeguarding
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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