The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 38%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Angela Birrell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Low Grange Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakdene Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Michael's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 390m away
Bishopton Centre
Pupil referral unit · 510m away
Bishopton PRU
Academy · 510m away
Bewley Primary School
Primary · 512m away
Roseberry Primary School
Primary · 999m away
Ash Trees School
Special school · 1.3km away
Ash Trees Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in Billingham, TS23 3NN, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, 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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