St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, Chester le Street

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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2PN

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Chester le Street where 76% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

Ages

7-11

FSM

29.9%

Capacity

120

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

94.0%

Writing

82.0%

Maths

94.0%

RWM Combined

76.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley is a primary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 26 responses), 81% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 76% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 97 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: School Street, Chester le Street, DH3 2PN | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jun 2025 — Outstanding
Apr 2013 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

What is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 26 responses): 81% of parents would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley: KS2 2024/25: 76% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley located?

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley is a primary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead (DH3 2PN).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley?

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley has around 97 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley with other schools?

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