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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall

County Durham, TS27 4HEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#6,688
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall

Parents at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Blackhall are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 100% of the 17 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. Every parent who answered agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 100% strongly agreed that their child feels safe and that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 12 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the overall demand shows that families in the area see it as a strong choice. The school’s Roman Catholic character is central to its identity, and its small size — just 65 pupils against a capacity of 94 — means class groups are intimate and staff are likely to know every child well.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCoast Road, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS27 4HE
HeadteacherL Ashton
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils65
Free School Meals (FSM)32.3%
School Capacity65 / 94 (69% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Jan 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 6 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersAthleticsFootballNetballGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubScience ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.