St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon, Bishop Auckland

PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NN

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Bishop Auckland where 70% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy converter

Roman Catholic

Pupils

112

Ages

2-11

FSM

51.0%

Capacity

120

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2024

Most parents compare a few schools before deciding. Put this school side by side with nearby alternatives — Ofsted, results, intake and location in one view.

Open compare tool

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

90.0%

Writing

80.0%

Maths

75.0%

RWM Combined

70.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

Explore the neighbourhood around the school

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 112 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NN | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

Apr 2024 — Requires improvement
Sept 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coundon)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

Other open schools within about 5 km, with the same phase shown first where possible.

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

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham (DL14 8NN).

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon has around 112 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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

View St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon'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.