St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
URN: 148604 • Gateshead NE8 1LR
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
- URN
- 148604
- 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
- 52.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sonia Fraser (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914901517
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 1LR
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Gateshead is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender student body of 178 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child is valued and supported. The ethos of the school is rooted in the teachings of the Gospel, promoting values of respect, tolerance, and community.
The curriculum at St Joseph's aims to provide a strong academic foundation while also focusing on the development of key life skills such as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving. The school encourages a holistic approach to education, ensuring that children are supported academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, preparing them for future learning stages.
St Joseph's actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates through newsletters and social media. The school emphasizes collaboration with families and local parishes, fostering a sense of belonging and support that extends beyond the classroom.
The curriculum at St Joseph's aims to provide a strong academic foundation while also focusing on the development of key life skills such as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving. The school encourages a holistic approach to education, ensuring that children are supported academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, preparing them for future learning stages.
St Joseph's actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates through newsletters and social media. The school emphasizes collaboration with families and local parishes, fostering a sense of belonging and support that extends beyond the classroom.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 17th January Newsletter 17-01-2025 (download)
- 24th January Newsletter 24-01-2025 (download)
- 6th January Newsletter 5 (download)
- 1st April Newsletter 31-03-2025 (download)
- 7th May Summer Term Dates 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 178
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 38.80
- Open date
- 2021-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 178 | 79 | 99 | 210 | 38.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 191 | 89 | 102 | 210 | 41.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 198 | 90 | 108 | 210 | 38.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 198 | 90 | 108 | 210 | 38.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 |
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