St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
69%
Capacity
65
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 65 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Ashton, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6688th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 89th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 7 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (17 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall 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 | Coast Road, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS27 4HE |
| Headteacher | L Ashton |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 65 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.3% |
| School Capacity | 65 / 94 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Jan 2025): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6688th of 13,686
Nationally
355th of 677
In North East
89th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
17 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
2025/26Oversubscribed7
12
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coast Road, Hartlepool
County Durham, TS27 4HE
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