The short version
Primary. 73% capacity.
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–7
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 66
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Swaddle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Birtley East Community Primary School
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Portobello Primary School
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Barley Mow Primary School
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Blackfell Primary School
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Oxclose Community School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley?
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley take?
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley caters for pupils aged 5 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley?
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is in Chester le Street, DH3 1LU, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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