St Joseph's Catholic Academy
112%
Capacity
297
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 297 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 266 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Nicholson, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4177th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.
St Joseph's Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 39 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Academy include Forest School, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Coding, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, St Joseph's Catholic Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ragworth Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1HR |
| Headteacher | Jo Nicholson |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 297 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.2% |
| School Capacity | 297 / 266 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4177th of 13,686
Nationally
226th of 677
In North East
24th of 55
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
56
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Academy
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Contact Information
Ragworth Road, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1HR
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