St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
URN: 148208 • Durham DH7 7LF
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
- URN
- 148208
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Miller (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913730355
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Durham Road, Durham DH7 7LF
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Ushaw Moor, Durham, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 82 pupils, with a capacity for 112. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment grounded in Catholic values. The school’s mission emphasizes living, loving, and learning together, reflecting its dedication to the holistic development of each child.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating British values and Catholic teachings. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging participation in collective worship and various social initiatives, such as the Mini Vinnies group, which focuses on charitable activities.
St Joseph's also prioritizes student well-being and offers wrap-around care to support families. With 34.10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is attentive to the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that all children have access to quality education and support. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating British values and Catholic teachings. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging participation in collective worship and various social initiatives, such as the Mini Vinnies group, which focuses on charitable activities.
St Joseph's also prioritizes student well-being and offers wrap-around care to support families. With 34.10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is attentive to the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that all children have access to quality education and support. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 29th September Issue 3 26.09.2025 (download)
- 16th September Issue 1 12.09.2025 (download)
- 25th September Issue 2 19.09.2025 (download)
- 3rd October Issue 4 03.10.2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 112
- Pupils
- 82
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 48
- FSM %
- 34.10
- Open date
- 2020-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 82 | 34 | 48 | 112 | 34.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 40 | 49 | 112 | 31.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 92 | 43 | 49 | 112 | 25.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 92 | 43 | 49 | 112 | 25.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 97 | 51 | 46 | 112 | 22.70 |
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