St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
85%
Capacity
178
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 178 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sonia Fraser, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10241st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 61 in Gateshead.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 17 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 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, Gateshead include Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 1LR |
| Headteacher | Sonia Fraser |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 178 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.8% |
| School Capacity | 178 / 210 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10241st of 13,686
Nationally
533rd of 677
In North East
51st of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
52%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 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
Prince Consort Road, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE8 1LR
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