St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
91%
Capacity
214
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Brown, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2264th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 18 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 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 Primary School, Benwell include Forest School, Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Cricket, Rounders, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell 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 | Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6JB |
| Headteacher | Paul Brown |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.0% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 236 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2264th of 13,686
Nationally
116th of 677
In North East
8th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
77%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6JB
Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6JB
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