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St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy

South Tyneside, NE31 1BQPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,156
of 13,686 nationally

About St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy

Parents considering St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy will find a school that is clearly well-regarded by those who know it best. The school is oversubscribed, with 242 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, suggesting strong local demand for places. While the data does not include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the school’s popularity is evident from its admission pressure. This is a Roman Catholic primary in South Tyneside, serving children from Year 3 to Year 6, and it has held an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across both its most recent inspections. The 2022 graded inspection awarded top marks in every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That consistency over time, combined with the school’s oversubscribed roll, points to a community that trusts the school to deliver.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressArgyle Street, Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 1BQ
HeadteacherAnna Tumelty
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils242
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity242 / 240 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryICT SuiteDining HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingAthleticsNetballCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessEco ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy

St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.