St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Low Grange Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3NNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Billingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 3rd of 10 primary schools in Billingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 January 2014, report published 14 February 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

189 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals25.4%

25.4%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.6%

11.6%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.6%

20.6%, 5.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Oakdene Primary Academy	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	91% met the expected standard
Bewley Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
Roseberry Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	71% met the expected standard
Pentland Primary School	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	34% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Birrell
Phone: 01642560056
Website: stjosephsbillingham.bhcet.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Low Grange Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3NN
Local authority: Stockton-on-Tees
URN: 142736

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.