St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4BGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is a primary school in Blaydon-on-Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 32nd of 62 primary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2023, report published 10 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
St Joseph's Catholic Primary is a school where everyone is valued. It is a school that is warm and welcoming to all. Around school, pupils work and collaborate in a calm and purposeful way. Pupils are very proud to attend here. The new leadership team is taking action to improve the school's offer even further. They have high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils are happy in school. They feel safe and well cared for. Pupils know they have trusted adults and supportive peers who they can trust with worries or concerns. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils are clear that adults would help them quickly if it did occur. Pupils' behaviour is impressive. They are always well mannered and courteous, both in class and around school. The relationships between pupils and staff are strong. Pupils' learning beyond the classroom is a high priority for leaders. They benefit from a rich range of experiences. Leadership opportunities for pupils, such as the school council, eco council and 'Mini Vinnies,' are developing pupils' strength of character.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils are applying and recording their sounds incorrectly during phonics teaching and during reading with adults. Misconceptions are not being addressed quickly enough to ensure phonic knowledge and understanding are embedded effectively and accurately. Leaders must ensure that strategies to address errors are clear and applied consistently.
- The implementation of the curriculum in some subjects, such as geography, is not consistent. Some pupils are not clear on the subject knowledge they have learned. Some pupils have misconceptions about some subjects. Leaders need to ensure that teachers use planning and training to ensure that pupils connect their learning more effectively and that they address misconceptions in pupils' subject knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon West Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| West Lane Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Naughton
- Phone
- 01914143108
- Address
- Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4BG
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 148910
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.