Gateshead
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
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What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
76% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%.
- 76%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 18%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Starting school in September 2027
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 76.0% | 18.0% | 94.0% | 82.0% | 94.0% | 109.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 84.0% | 21.0% | 89.0% | 89.0% | 89.0% | 107.0 | 107.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 53.0% | 7.0% | 73.0% | 77.0% | 73.0% | 104.0 | 103.0 |
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School information
| URN | 148844 |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Kate Swaddle |
| Trust | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | DH3 2PN |
| Pupils | 97 |
| FSM eligible | 29.9% |
Contact and identifiers
School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN
https://stjosephcatholicschoolsbirtley.org/1914102231| DfE number | 3324 |
| UKPRN | 10089559 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2021 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 23 Jul 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |