The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 82
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 26.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Ms Joanna Bircham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Whinfield Way, Highfield, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2JE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield currently has 82 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield take?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield is in Rowlands Gill, NE39 2JE, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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