St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ushaw Moor

URN: 114272 • Durham DH7 7LF

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ushaw Moor
URN
114272
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louise Keenan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Durham Road, Durham DH7 7LF

Summary

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Ushaw Moor, Durham, is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population of approximately 100 pupils, with a capacity of 112. It is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that promotes both academic achievement and the development of strong moral values rooted in Catholic teachings.

The school’s ethos emphasizes living, loving, and learning together, encouraging students to engage in collective worship and community service through initiatives like Mini Vinnies. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with additional support available for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

St Joseph's actively involves parents and the wider community in school activities, reinforcing a collaborative approach to education. The school also offers wrap-around care, ensuring that children are supported both academically and socially throughout their school day.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
112
Pupils
100
Boys
53
Girls
47
FSM %
23.00
Open date
Close date
2020-10-31
Last Ofsted
2018-10-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 100 53 47 112 23.00
2024-09-11 100 53 47 112 23.00
2023-09-11 100 53 47 112 23.00
2022-09-11 100 53 47 112 23.00
2021-09-11 100 53 47 112 23.00
2020-09-11 100 53 47 112 23.00

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