The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 82
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Miller (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7LF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDurham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise
Secondary · 515m away
Durham Academy
Secondary · 515m away
Bearpark Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Langley Park Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Langley Moor Nursery School
Nursery · 2.8km away
Langley Moor Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor currently has 82 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor is in Durham, DH7 7LF, 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, Ushaw Moor have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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