St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 7–1197 pupils

School Street, Birtley, DH3 2PNWebsite01914102231

Inspected97 pupilsAges 7–11

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Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Inspected Jun 2025

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Ages7 - 11

Pupils97

Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Ages7 - 11

Pupils97

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

7 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

97 / 120 (81%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~24*

Head Teacher

Mrs Kate Swaddle

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 53%

80%

Would recommend

Avg 88%

3.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.6%vs 6.4% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 88% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 16.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.1%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (30%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (25%)

Speech, Language & Communication4 pupils (20%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (15%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (5%)

Other1 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 5

Teaching assistants (FTE)2

Support staff (FTE)4

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils97

Free school meals 29.9%

English as additional language 22.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British74.2%

White Other8.2%

Indian4.1%

Other3.1%

Gypsy/Roma2.1%

Black African2.1%

Mixed White & Asian2.1%

Mixed White & African2.1%

Chinese1.0%

Pakistani1.0%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

26 responses

Good progress★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led80.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 4Average

IMD 2025

Food hygieneAwaitingInspection

Inspected Jan 1901

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingCHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELISTGrade II Listed

Trust Performance

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 53.0

Progress 8 0.36

EBacc entry 62.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,634

total expenditure per pupil

£-766 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,312

Support staff£720

Premises£258

Energy£151

Learning resources£333

Income per pupil£7,559

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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