How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon have?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 April 2024).

How does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is located at Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN

Requires Improvement

Inspected 17 April 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

70%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

112

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is an academy converter in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 112 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 April 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 112 / 120 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 April 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

46%

Free school meals

EAL

5.4%

SEN support

17.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

15.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

5.7

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£48,079

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,263 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,467

Spend per pupil

£8,867

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Phone: 01388602608
Headteacher: Alice Gibson-Crone
Website: https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is an academy converter in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon have?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon's Ofsted rating?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 April 2024).
How does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 70% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is located at Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN.

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