St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Stanley
URN: 114245 • Stanley DH9 0NP
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Stanley
- URN
- 114245
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sonia Fraser (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Front Street, Stanley DH9 0NP
Summary
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Stanley, County Durham, serves a mixed-gender population of 215 pupils, with a capacity for 236. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing environment that welcomes children of all faiths. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Work hard, love tenderly, walk humbly: trusting in God," which guides the community in fostering respect, responsibility, and readiness to learn.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be ambitious and engaging, ensuring that all pupils are motivated to achieve their best. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to support each child's individual needs, promoting inclusivity and progress regardless of their starting point. The school places a strong emphasis on spiritual development, maintaining close ties with the local community and church.
St Joseph's prides itself on its rich heritage and the positive relationships among parents, staff, and students. The school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be ambitious and engaging, ensuring that all pupils are motivated to achieve their best. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to support each child's individual needs, promoting inclusivity and progress regardless of their starting point. The school places a strong emphasis on spiritual development, maintaining close ties with the local community and church.
St Joseph's prides itself on its rich heritage and the positive relationships among parents, staff, and students. The school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 215
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 14.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-02-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 215 | 103 | 112 | 236 | 14.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 215 | 103 | 112 | 236 | 14.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 215 | 103 | 112 | 236 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 215 | 103 | 112 | 236 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 215 | 103 | 112 | 236 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 102 | 106 | 210 | 16.30 |
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