St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–1182 pupils

Whinfield Way, Highfield, NE39 2JEWebsite01207545972

Good82 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils82

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

82 / 105 (78%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~12*

Head Teacher

Ms Joanna Bircham

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 24%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.2%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate14.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support34.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.2%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication18 pupils (62%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (17%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)5

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)5

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils82

Free school meals26.8%

English as additional language9.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British87.8%

Black African6.1%

Mixed Other2.4%

White Other2.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£7,414

total expenditure per pupil

+£14 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,649

Support staff£1,150

Premises£176

Energy£222

Learning resources£357

Income per pupil£7,161

2023-24

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