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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

Wallsend Road, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7BT

A Good-rated primary school in North Shields where 45% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

216

Ages

3-11

FSM

57.3%

Capacity

315

Ofsted

Good

Jun 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

68.0%

Writing

55.0%

Maths

58.0%

RWM Combined

45.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is a primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 45% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 216 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Wallsend Road, North Shields, NE29 7BT | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jun 2024 — Good
Jun 2014 — Good (predecessor: St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Aided)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields's Ofsted rating?

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

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields: KS2 2024/25: 45% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is a primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside (NE29 7BT).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields has around 216 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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