St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
URN: 108395 • Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 4BG
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
- URN
- 108395
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Ramanandi (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 4BG
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Blaydon-on-Tyne, is a voluntary aided primary school that has been serving the community since 1871. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school provides a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, welcoming children from diverse backgrounds and faiths. The school's mission emphasizes love, justice, and respect, aiming to support each child in reaching their full potential.
With a current enrolment of 207 pupils, St Joseph's maintains a capacity of 210, ensuring a close-knit community atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth, with a strong focus on wellbeing and inclusivity. The school actively engages parents through regular newsletters and updates, keeping families informed about events and children's progress.
St Joseph's is committed to providing high-quality education while promoting a safe and happy learning environment. The school also offers various support services, including wrap-around care and additional funding for students with special educational needs, further enhancing the educational experience for all pupils.
With a current enrolment of 207 pupils, St Joseph's maintains a capacity of 210, ensuring a close-knit community atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth, with a strong focus on wellbeing and inclusivity. The school actively engages parents through regular newsletters and updates, keeping families informed about events and children's progress.
St Joseph's is committed to providing high-quality education while promoting a safe and happy learning environment. The school also offers various support services, including wrap-around care and additional funding for students with special educational needs, further enhancing the educational experience for all pupils.
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Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 207
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 15.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 207 | 96 | 111 | 210 | 15.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 207 | 96 | 111 | 210 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 96 | 111 | 210 | 15.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 96 | 111 | 210 | 15.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 211 | 109 | 102 | 210 | 15.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 102 | 108 | 210 | 9.50 |
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