St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
URN: 148910 • Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 4BG
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
- URN
- 148910
- 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
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Naughton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914143108
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 4BG
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Blaydon-on-Tyne is an academy converter that has been serving its community since 1871. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school offers a welcoming environment for children of all faiths and backgrounds, promoting a strong ethos of care, respect, and community engagement. The school aims to provide a safe and happy learning atmosphere where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
With a current enrolment of 218 pupils, St Joseph's operates slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is committed to high-quality education and supports its diverse student body through various programs, including a focus on wellbeing and a Rights Respecting approach. Parents are kept informed through regular newsletters and updates, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
St Joseph's offers a broad curriculum that includes opportunities for extracurricular activities, such as sports and residential trips. Recent highlights include Year 6 SATs celebrations and a successful football team, reflecting the school's commitment to both academic and personal development.
With a current enrolment of 218 pupils, St Joseph's operates slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is committed to high-quality education and supports its diverse student body through various programs, including a focus on wellbeing and a Rights Respecting approach. Parents are kept informed through regular newsletters and updates, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
St Joseph's offers a broad curriculum that includes opportunities for extracurricular activities, such as sports and residential trips. Recent highlights include Year 6 SATs celebrations and a successful football team, reflecting the school's commitment to both academic and personal development.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 13th June Newsletter - Friday 13th June (download)
- 18th July Newsletter - Friday 18th July 2025 (download)
- 4th July Newsletter - Friday 4th July 2025 (download)
- 19th September Newsletter - Friday 19th September 2025 (download)
- 10th October Newsletter - Friday 10th October 2025 (download)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 218
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 16.40
- Open date
- 2022-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 109 | 109 | 210 | 16.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 101 | 104 | 210 | 15.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 210 |
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