St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Middlesbrough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 61 schools in Middlesbrough. It ranks 39th of 57 primary schools in Middlesbrough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2019, report published 16 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a happy and caring community. Relationships between staff and pupils are a strength. Staff are consistent in modelling behaviour and setting routines. Pupils respond to the high expectations set by teachers. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. Pupils have very positive attitudes towards learning and achieve well. Pupils are safe and confident that they will receive support if they have any concerns. The school offers a wealth of enrichment activities. Educational visits, such as experiencing life on an Anglo-Saxon farm, make learning memorable. The schools acts on pupils' suggestions for clubs. These include wheelchair basketball, computing and musical theatre. Pupils blossom in their roles as young leaders and make a significant contribution to the school and the wider community. The 'Headstarters' are trained to support other pupils' mental health and well-being. The house captains play a key role in the behaviour reward system and the many enjoy organising charitable events. Pupils spoke about how much they adore Stanley, the school dog, and how he is a comfort and friend to them. Stanley also helps pupils to understand the responsibilities of pet ownership.
What the school should improve
- The school's approach to the teaching of writing has not been sufficiently systematic. As a result, there are gaps in pupils' knowledge of spelling, grammar and punctuation which means their writing often contains errors. The school needs to further develop staff expertise to consistently implement their new approach to the teaching of writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
404 pupils on roll, with places for 444
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckon Hill Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Abingdon Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Berwick Hills Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Beech Grove Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Moody
- Phone
- 01642819252
- Address
- Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2NT
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- URN
- 142374
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.