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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Gateshead, NE21 4BGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#5,365
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon sits within the Gateshead local authority, where it ranks 27th out of 61 primary schools — placing it comfortably in the top half of its local peers. Among nearby schools with similar Catholic character, it is outperformed by St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon (which holds the top ranking score of 90 in the area) and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston (scoring 86). The school serves 218 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 210, and operates as a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for children aged 3 to 11. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in March 2023, awarded an overall rating of Good, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding — a notable strength that reflects well on the school's day-to-day atmosphere. The nursery provision means families can start their child's education here from age three, and the school's religious character will appeal to Catholic families seeking a faith-based setting within the Gateshead area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCroftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, NE21 4BG
HeadteacherPaul Naughton
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)16.4%
School Capacity218 / 210 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSensory RoomGymnasiumArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsNetballFootballCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChessFilm ClubArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: stjosephsblaydon.bwcet.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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