St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11216 pupils

Wallsend Road, Chirton, NE29 7BTWebsite01912573097

Good216 pupilsAges 3–11

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils216

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils216

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

216 / 315 (69%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Mrs Charlotte Chapman

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jun 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 36%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.4%vs 6.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate6.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support28.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication33 pupils (52%)

Specific Learning Difficulty13 pupils (20%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health9 pupils (14%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder6 pupils (9%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)13

Teaching assistants (FTE)9

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils216

Free school meals54.2%

English as additional language12.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British76.4%

Black African10.2%

White Other4.2%

Mixed White & African3.2%

Unclassified2.3%

Asian Other1.4%

Pakistani1.4%

Indian0.9%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Trust Performance

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 851.5

Progress 80.27

EBacc entry49.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£8,017

total expenditure per pupil

+£617 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£5,100

Support staff£0

Premises£0

Energy£167

Learning resources£96

Income per pupil£7,444

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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