The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 51%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Alice Gibson-Crone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NN, 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, Coundon have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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