St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
95%
Capacity
224
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mary Urwin, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5953rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 77th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 24 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
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, Stanley include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley 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 | Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0NP |
| Headteacher | Mary Urwin |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.9% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 236 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5953rd of 13,686
Nationally
314th of 677
In North East
77th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
65%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
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Contact Information
Front Street, Stanley
County Durham, DH9 0NP
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