St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
93%
Capacity
112
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 112 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 120 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Alice Gibson-Crone, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7658th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 101st out of 170 in County Durham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 11 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication 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, Coundon include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Athletics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Book Club, Art Club and 1 more.
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 County Durham, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
| Headteacher | Alice Gibson-Crone |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 112 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.0% |
| School Capacity | 112 / 120 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7658th of 13,686
Nationally
411th of 677
In North East
101st of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
60%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed11
18
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 8NN
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