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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

Whinfield Way, Highfield, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2JE

Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2013

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80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield, Rowlands Gill

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

93.0%

Writing

80.0%

Maths

87.0%

RWM Combined

80.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Highfield Community Primary School

0 km away · Community school

Good

Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

1.21 km away · Community school

Good

High Spen Primary School

1.92 km away · Community school

Good

Burnopfield Primary School

2.24 km away · Community school

Good

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor

3.34 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield is a primary school in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 82 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Whinfield Way, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2JE | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2023 — School remains Good
Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

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 received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield located?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield is a primary school in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead (NE39 2JE).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield has around 82 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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