St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

About St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

A stimulating, encouraging and high achieving environment where personality, talents and interests are nurtured and developed to the full.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs K. Swaddle

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 26 responses • 26.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

88.5% positive 11.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.3% positive 7.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

69.2% positive 30.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

96.1% positive 3.9% negative

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 26 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

53.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A wonderful school community!"

We've had two children attend St Joseph's and have been thoroughly impressed with the warm and welcoming community. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are dedicated and passionate.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Michael T Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 15, 2022

4.0

"A great place to learn"

My child has settled well into St Joseph's and the staff have been very supportive. The school's values of kindness and respect are something we try to instill at home and it's great to see them being promoted at school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca G Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 20, 2022

5.0

"An excellent education and a loving community"

Both my children have had an amazing experience at St Joseph's. The staff are caring and dedicated, and the curriculum is well-rounded and engaging. We feel so lucky to have found this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 1, 2020

3.0

"A good school with some areas for improvement"

We moved away from the area and had to say goodbye to St Joseph's, but we have many fond memories of our time there. While the school has many strengths, we felt that the communication with parents could be more effective at times.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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