St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Musgrave Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a primary school in Hartlepool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 41 schools in Hartlepool. It ranks 16th of 30 primary schools in Hartlepool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 31 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
Everyone belongs at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Pupils learn to celebrate diversity. They do this with great pride. Pupils are eager to show visitors their 'Global Map'. This displays the heritage of pupils across the school. Pupils enjoy coming to their school. They are happy and safe in this caring environment. Pupils benefit from high expectations for their achievement. Children in the early years get off to a great start. They learn in a high-quality environment. This helps them to develop their social interaction and knowledge. Children in early years leave the setting well-prepared for Year 1. Older pupils study a broad curriculum. They enjoy their lessons and read widely for pleasure. Pupils are clear about the rules in the school. They try hard to live up to leaders' high standards. As a result, instances of poor behaviour are very low. Pupils have a good understanding of different forms of bullying. They are clear that it does not happen in their school. Pupils appreciate the rewards they receive. This includes recognition for academic achievement and for displaying good character. Trust values, such as compassion, underpin these character awards.
What the school should improve
- Assessment is not used consistently well in the school. Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge or misconceptions. Leaders should ensure staff are supported to use effective assessment strategies that are carefully matched to the aims of the curriculum.
- The school does not have a clear understanding of how the curriculum is being implemented across the school, including for pupils with SEND. There are inconsistencies within subjects and across the wider curriculum. Leaders should sharpen the monitoring systems that underpin their action plans for improving the quality of education even further.
- Opportunities beyond the academic curriculum are not as broad as they could be. This hampers pupils' ability to discover their talents and interests. Leaders should intensify actions to broaden the wider curriculum offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
78 pupils on roll, with places for 194
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Stranton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Lynnfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brougham Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% 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
- Mr Anthony McGeeney
- Phone
- 01429272747
- Address
- Musgrave Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HT
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- URN
- 148366
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.