The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 100% 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
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 89
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Miller (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Mill Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
Primary · Very close
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Primary · 425m away
Belmont Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Belmont Community School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Primary · 1.7km away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 1.7km away
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate is in Durham, DH1 2JQ, 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, Gilesgate have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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