St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
URN: 148449 • North Shields NE29 7BT
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
- URN
- 148449
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Bryant (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912573097
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wallsend Road, North Shields NE29 7BT
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in North Shields, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 216 pupils, serving a capacity of 315. The school operates under the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. The mission statement, "We live, learn and grow in the Light of Christ," reflects the school's dedication to instilling core Christian values throughout its curriculum and community ethos.
The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the individual needs of each child, ensuring they develop to their full potential. St Joseph's emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and community links, encouraging close cooperation between families and the school to enhance the educational experience. With a significant percentage of pupils (57.30%) eligible for free school meals, the school is focused on supporting all children, fostering self-esteem, and preparing them to contribute positively to society.
For further information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the administration directly. St Joseph's is dedicated to creating a secure and stimulating learning environment that values each child as an individual.
The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the individual needs of each child, ensuring they develop to their full potential. St Joseph's emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and community links, encouraging close cooperation between families and the school to enhance the educational experience. With a significant percentage of pupils (57.30%) eligible for free school meals, the school is focused on supporting all children, fostering self-esteem, and preparing them to contribute positively to society.
For further information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the administration directly. St Joseph's is dedicated to creating a secure and stimulating learning environment that values each child as an individual.
Useful links
- Governor's Area (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- New York Primary School (73.1)
- Cullercoats Primary School (69.4)
- St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided (64.5)
- Monkhouse Primary School (63.0)
- Preston Grange Primary School (62.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 57.30
- Open date
- 2021-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 101 | 115 | 315 | 57.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 249 | 119 | 130 | 315 | 57.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 278 | 121 | 157 | 315 | 58.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 278 | 121 | 157 | 315 | 58.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 315 |
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