St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
URN: 148844 • Chester le Street DH3 2PN
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
- URN
- 148844
- 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
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Swaddle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914102231
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Street, Chester le Street DH3 2PN
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, located in Birtley, Gateshead, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 97 pupils, with a capacity for 120. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of education in transforming lives and fostering personal development.
The curriculum at St Joseph's encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Religious Education, and the Arts, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being, offering various support services to cater to the diverse needs of its students.
St Joseph's is dedicated to creating a safe and happy learning environment, where children are encouraged to express their talents and interests. The school actively promotes community involvement and values the role of parents in the educational journey, aiming to prepare students for their future learning experiences.
The curriculum at St Joseph's encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Religious Education, and the Arts, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being, offering various support services to cater to the diverse needs of its students.
St Joseph's is dedicated to creating a safe and happy learning environment, where children are encouraged to express their talents and interests. The school actively promotes community involvement and values the role of parents in the educational journey, aiming to prepare students for their future learning experiences.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 28th August St. Joseph's Newsletter August 28th 2025 (download)
- 12th September St. Joseph's Newsletter Sept 12th 2025 (download)
- 4th September St. Joseph's Newsletter Sept 4th 2025 (download)
- 6th October Sacramental Preparation Letter (download)
- 5th October St. Joseph's Newsletter Sept 29th 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 97
- Boys
- 59
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 29.90
- Open date
- 2021-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 97 | 59 | 38 | 120 | 29.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 93 | 48 | 45 | 120 | 34.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 94 | 49 | 45 | 120 | 33.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 94 | 49 | 45 | 120 | 33.00 |
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