St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
57%
Capacity
89
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 89 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Miller, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11787th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 143rd out of 170 in County Durham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 4 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 82% recommending the school (17 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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, Gilesgate include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 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 | Mill Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2JQ |
| Headteacher | David Miller |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 89 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.4% |
| School Capacity | 89 / 157 (57% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11787th of 13,686
Nationally
599th of 677
In North East
143rd of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
45%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
17 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
18
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mill Lane, Durham
County Durham, DH1 2JQ
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