The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Jill Cartwright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9RD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is in Seaham, SR7 9RD, 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, Murton have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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