The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 37
- Capacity
- 39%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Miller
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Durham Road, Ursham Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently has 37 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in Durham, DH7 7LF, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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