PrimaryData as of May 2026

Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Durham Road, Ursham Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

Ages

4-11

FSM

29.7%

Capacity

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2023

Exam Results

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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.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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?

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