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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).

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

45% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is located at Wallsend Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 7BT.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

Wallsend Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 7BT

Good

Inspected 18 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

45%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

216

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is an academy converter in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 216 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Tyneside →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 216 / 315 (69%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

48.7%

Free school meals

14%

EAL

0.9%

SEN support

28.7%

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)

45%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.4%

Overall absence

22.1%

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.

13.11

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

15.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

8.86

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£50,626

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,183 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.

£10,029

Spend per pupil

£8,107

Income per pupil

55%

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: Wallsend Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 7BT
Phone: 01915740557
Headteacher: Charlotte Chapman
Website: https://www.sjps.school/

Academy Trust

BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is an academy converter in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields have?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields's Ofsted rating?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).
How does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 45% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is located at Wallsend Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 7BT.

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