St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Birrell, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12259th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 23 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Multi-Sensory Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 | Low Grange Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 3NN |
| Headteacher | Angela Birrell |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.0% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12259th of 13,686
Nationally
619th of 677
In North East
52nd of 55
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
42%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Low Grange Avenue, Billingham
Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 3NN
Low Grange Avenue, Billingham
Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 3NN
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