Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms
URN: 114253 • Consett DH8 7SN
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms
- URN
- 114253
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Cruise (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St Ives Road, Consett DH8 7SN
Summary
Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Consett, County Durham, serves a mixed-gender population of 100 pupils, with a capacity for 120. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can learn, love, and grow in line with Catholic values. The school promotes a strong sense of community and encourages students to engage in various activities that reflect its ethos.
The curriculum at Our Lady and St Joseph's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating religious education with a broad range of subjects. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs such as Mini Vinnies, sports, and gardening, which enhance the students' learning experiences. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, with dedicated staff supporting students' emotional and educational needs.
The school actively involves parents and the local community, hosting events like the Summer Fair and sports day, which foster connections and celebrate student achievements. With a focus on inclusivity and support, Our Lady and St Joseph's aims to provide a safe and enriching environment for all its pupils.
The curriculum at Our Lady and St Joseph's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating religious education with a broad range of subjects. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs such as Mini Vinnies, sports, and gardening, which enhance the students' learning experiences. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, with dedicated staff supporting students' emotional and educational needs.
The school actively involves parents and the local community, hosting events like the Summer Fair and sports day, which foster connections and celebrate student achievements. With a focus on inclusivity and support, Our Lady and St Joseph's aims to provide a safe and enriching environment for all its pupils.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 100
- Boys
- 47
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 17.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 100 | 47 | 53 | 120 | 17.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 100 | 47 | 53 | 120 | 17.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | 47 | 53 | 120 | 17.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 100 | 47 | 53 | 120 | 17.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 100 | 47 | 53 | 120 | 17.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 108 | 54 | 54 | 120 | 19.40 |
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