St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley, Stanley

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0NP

A Good-rated primary school in Stanley where 72% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

224

Ages

3-11

FSM

19.9%

Capacity

236

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

83.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

86.0%

RWM Combined

72.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is a primary school in Stanley, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 224 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0NP | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

Feb 2024 — School remains Good
Feb 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Stanley)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is a primary school in Stanley, County Durham (DH9 0NP).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley has around 224 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley with other schools?

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