St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
56%
Capacity
108
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Hartlepool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 108 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anthony McGeeney, it falls under Hartlepool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6481st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 26 in Hartlepool.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 11 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Book Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hartlepool, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 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 | Musgrave Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool, TS24 7HT |
| Headteacher | Anthony McGeeney |
| Local Authority | Hartlepool |
| Number of Pupils | 108 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.2% |
| School Capacity | 108 / 194 (56% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6481st of 13,686
Nationally
342nd of 677
In North East
20th of 26
In Hartlepool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
64%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Musgrave Street, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, TS24 7HT
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