St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
69%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charlotte Chapman, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10984th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 38 in North Tyneside.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 18 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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, North Shields include Art Studios, Library, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 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 | Wallsend Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 7BT |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Chapman |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.3% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 315 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
10984th of 13,686
Nationally
559th of 677
In North East
32nd of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
49%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wallsend Road, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE29 7BT
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