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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell

Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6JB

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

214

Ages

3-11

FSM

51.0%

Capacity

236

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

81.0%

Writing

74.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

68.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 214 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6JB | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jul 2024 — School remains Good
Nov 2016 — Good (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE15 6JB).

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell has around 214 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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

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