St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
104%
Capacity
218
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Naughton, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5365th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 61 in Gateshead.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 22 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Football, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 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 | Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, NE21 4BG |
| Headteacher | Paul Naughton |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 210 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5365th of 13,686
Nationally
283rd of 677
In North East
27th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
67%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne
Gateshead, NE21 4BG
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