St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a very happy, welcoming place to be where we place Jesus at the heart of all of our learning and we are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr N Conway

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 32 responses • 12.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

90.6% positive 9.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

96.9% positive

My child does well at this school

87.5% positive 9.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 32 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

11.8

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

90.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

D

David R

Parent Mar 1, 2023

5.0

"A Truly Special School"

We have been so impressed with the care and support that St Joseph's has provided for our son. The school's focus on the Gospel values has helped him develop into a kind and responsible young person. We are grateful for the excellent teaching and the many opportunities for our children to learn and grow.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Happy and Supportive School"

My daughter has been at St Joseph's for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The teachers are excellent and the values of kindness, respect and compassion are deeply ingrained in the school. We love the school's commitment to extracurricular activities and the opportunities for our children to develop their passions.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel T

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Some Good, Some Room for Improvement"

We had a mixed experience at St Joseph's. Our child had some excellent teachers and enjoyed the school's events and activities. However, we felt that the school could have done more to support children with SEN and that the communication with parents could be improved at times.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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