The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 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
- 218
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Naughton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Secondary · Very close
Blaydon West Primary School
Primary · 386m away
Parkhead Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Primary · 1.3km away
West Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Crookhill Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Waverley Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is in Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4BG, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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