St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
73%
Capacity
66
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 66 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Swaddle, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 24 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Film Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mitchell Street, Chester le Street, Gateshead, DH3 1LU |
| Headteacher | Kate Swaddle |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 66 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.8% |
| School Capacity | 66 / 90 (73% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mitchell Street, Chester le Street
Gateshead, DH3 1LU
Mitchell Street, Chester le Street
Gateshead, DH3 1LU
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