St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 59th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2016, report published 20 December 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2024
The school is a warm and caring place where staff know pupils and their families well. There is a strong feeling of community at the school. Pupils smile broadly and are proud as they greet visitors to their school. The values of love, trust and respect are well understood by all. The school welcomes those from different faiths and cultures with open arms. Staff ensure that every pupil, no matter their background, is happy, safe and thrives during their early education. St Joseph's is a haven for those who attend it. Pupils trust staff to help them if they need it. The school has high expectations for all its pupils. Pupils are well behaved and enthusiastic about their learning. Many children begin the early years curriculum unable to speak English. By the time they complete their journey at the school, they are confident, articulate and have often made excellent academic progress. Pupils are enthusiastic about the many opportunities that the school provides outside of the classroom. These include trips to local art galleries, historical sites, a working farm and residential visits. The school helps pupils to prepare for life beyond education by planning enrichment weeks linked to careers, other faiths and the local environment.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, what pupils will learn and in what order is not clearly set out. This means that staff do not focus consistently on the most important knowledge, skills and vocabulary pupils need to learn. The school should review each foundation subject to ensure its curriculum builds on prior learning. The school should ensure that staff check pupils' understanding before teaching new content.
- In the early years, planned opportunities for pupils to improve their literacy and numeracy skills are better planned in some areas of the provision than they are in others. This reduces the impact of the curriculum because some children do not develop their skills and knowledge as well as they might. The school should review its outdoor learning provision in particular, to ensure it helps children develop their literacy and numeracy skills effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
224 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Bridgewater Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| West Newcastle Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Canning Street Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Johns Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Brown
- Phone
- 01912739063
- Address
- Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6JB
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 148812
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.