St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
URN: 148412 • Stanley DH9 0NP
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
- URN
- 148412
- 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
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mary Urwin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207232624
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Front Street, Stanley DH9 0NP
Summary
      St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Stanley, County Durham, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 224 pupils, with a capacity for 236. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, which fosters collaboration among schools to uphold high standards for both staff and students. St Joseph's embraces children from various faith backgrounds, promoting an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The school's ethos is rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing hard work, compassion, and humility. St Joseph's is dedicated to supporting every child's learning journey, regardless of their starting point or individual needs. The curriculum is designed to encourage progress and achievement, with a focus on nurturing positive attitudes towards learning and respect among peers.
St Joseph's also prioritizes community engagement and parental involvement, providing resources and information for families. The school offers wrap-around care and various support services, ensuring that all students can thrive in a safe and welcoming environment.
      The school's ethos is rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing hard work, compassion, and humility. St Joseph's is dedicated to supporting every child's learning journey, regardless of their starting point or individual needs. The curriculum is designed to encourage progress and achievement, with a focus on nurturing positive attitudes towards learning and respect among peers.
St Joseph's also prioritizes community engagement and parental involvement, providing resources and information for families. The school offers wrap-around care and various support services, ensuring that all students can thrive in a safe and welcoming environment.
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- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (other)
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- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Vision, Values, Ethos & Mission (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies & Related Documents (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 224
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 19.90
- Open date
- 2021-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 224 | 106 | 118 | 236 | 19.90 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 226 | 108 | 118 | 236 | 17.30 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 104 | 121 | 236 | 12.40 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 104 | 121 | 236 | 12.40 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 
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