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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
- Primary
- Gateshead NE21 4BG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is central to the curriculum with structured phonics lessons starting in early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are building knowledge and understanding over time, particularly in science and physical education.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects like geography have inconsistent implementation, leading to misconceptions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics curriculum is a strength; pupils enjoy and excel in lessons.
Support for Falling Behind: Training and bespoke guidance are provided to meet pupil needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exceptional; they are caring, kind, and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt the curriculum, and specialist services provide timely support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare, and trusted adults are available to help quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel very safe and have a sound understanding of online and community safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the education on offer.
Parental Involvement: The school uses Ofsted Parent View to gather parent opinions and feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a range of clubs and educational visits closely linked to the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff teach with enthusiasm, positively impacting pupil learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff morale is high, and governors are supportive of staff well-being.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent staff training is having a positive impact, but inconsistencies in addressing misconceptions remain.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 205 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 22.2 | 27.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 106 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 103 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 61.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.28% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Local authority ratio 18 : 1