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Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Durham
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Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Durham Road, Ursham Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Durham where 60% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
37
Ages
4-11
FSM
29.7%
Capacity
96
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
70.0%
Writing
70.0%
Maths
70.0%
RWM Combined
60.0%

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About Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Durham, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 60% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 37 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Durham Road, Durham, DH7 7LF | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor)
  3. Dec 2019 — School remains Good (predecessor: Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newhouse)
  4. Oct 2015 — Good (predecessor: Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newhouse)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

What is Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 60% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Durham, County Durham (DH7 7LF).
How many pupils attend Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has around 37 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School with other schools?
View Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.