St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham
URN: 114273 • Durham DH1 2JQ
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham
- URN
- 114273
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Barbara Reilly-O'Donnell (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Mill Lane, Durham DH1 2JQ
Summary
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Durham, is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 116 pupils, with a capacity for 157, and approximately 28.4% of students are eligible for free school meals. The school emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, promoting values of inclusion and support, as evidenced by its recent recognition as an Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to foster both academic and personal growth, integrating core subjects with opportunities for enrichment activities. Recent outings, such as a trip to Beamish, allow students to connect their learning with real-world experiences, enhancing their understanding of topics like geography.
The school community is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child is valued. Staff members, including the Executive Headteacher Mr David Miller and Head of School Mrs Rachel Hockey, work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to foster both academic and personal growth, integrating core subjects with opportunities for enrichment activities. Recent outings, such as a trip to Beamish, allow students to connect their learning with real-world experiences, enhancing their understanding of topics like geography.
The school community is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child is valued. Staff members, including the Executive Headteacher Mr David Miller and Head of School Mrs Rachel Hockey, work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and socially.
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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
- 157
- Pupils
- 116
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 28.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-07-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 116 | 63 | 53 | 157 | 28.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 116 | 63 | 53 | 157 | 28.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 116 | 63 | 53 | 157 | 28.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 116 | 63 | 53 | 157 | 28.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 116 | 63 | 53 | 157 | 28.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 130 | 66 | 64 | 157 | 25.40 |
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