The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
116
+10.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 65
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs L Ashton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4HE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackhall Primary School
Primary · 400m away
Horden Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Hesleden Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Yohden Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Cotsford Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Dene House Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Dene Community School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Dene Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall currently has 65 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall is in Hartlepool, TS27 4HE, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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