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Chester le Street, Gateshead
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley is a academy converter in Chester le Street, Gateshead. The school has 97 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Primary Ages 7–11 97 PupilsURN 148844
Ofsted Report
Inspected June 2025
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour and AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership and ManagementOutstanding
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
76%↑ +16pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
94%↑ +21pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
94%↑ +21pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
82%↑ +10pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
96.7%↑ +2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
18.3↑ +2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
29.9%↑ +6pp
Free School Meals
97 / 120
81%
Capacity
About
School overview
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley is a academy converter in Chester le Street, Gateshead. The school has 97 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Kate Swaddle
Age Range
7 — 11
School Hours
08:55 – 16:30
Telephone
01914102231
Address
Chester le Street, DH3 2PN
Local Authority
Gateshead
The School Day
08:55
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
16:30
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 12 available
Art
Coding
Computing
Football
Lego
Music
Netball
Reading
Rugby
Science
Stem
Swimming
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Book Bag
Cardigan
Fleece
Gingham Dress
Jumper
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Waterproof
Colours
Black
Blue
Bottle Green
Green
Grey
White
PE Kit
Pe Bag
Pe Kit
Shorts
T-Shirt
Tracksuit
Trainers
St Joseph's Catholic Junior