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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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