St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Ofsted: Good
Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 1LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is a primary school in Chester le Street for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 May 2015, report published 8 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
Pupil numbers and mix
68 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Birtley East Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Portobello Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Barley Mow Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Swaddle
- Phone
- 01914102324
- Address
- Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 1LU
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 148809
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.