The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 18 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
- 259
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Conway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Rutland Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarnes Infant Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Highfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Highfield Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Richard Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Argyle House School
Independent · 1.6km away
Consilium Evolve
Academy · 1.6km away
Thornhill Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland currently has 259 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is in Sunderland, SR4 6HY, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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