St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School

URN: 122369 • Hexham NE46 2DD

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School
URN
122369
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Naughton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Highford Lane, Hexham NE46 2DD

Summary

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School, located in Hexham, Northumberland, is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 329 pupils, with a capacity of 360, and promotes an inclusive environment welcoming applications from all faiths. The school’s ethos is rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing community, respect, and personal growth.

The curriculum at St Joseph's is broad and balanced, designed to foster individual progress while encouraging students to develop their sporting, musical, and creative talents. The school prides itself on its strong faculties and dedicated staff, who are committed to professionalism and innovation in education. Additionally, St Joseph's actively engages pupils in democratic processes through the election of School Council representatives, reinforcing the importance of law and personal responsibility.

St Joseph's maintains strong communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates on school events and achievements. The school community is vibrant, with various extracurricular activities that promote student well-being and engagement, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners.

Key details

LA
Northumberland
Age range
9 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
329
Boys
165
Girls
164
FSM %
9.70
Open date
Close date
2020-11-30
Last Ofsted
2018-06-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northumberland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 329 165 164 360 9.70
2024-09-11 329 165 164 360 9.70
2023-09-11 329 165 164 360 9.70
2022-09-11 329 165 164 360 9.70
2021-09-11 329 165 164 360 9.70
2020-09-11 329 165 164 360 9.70

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