St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is a primary school in Seaham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 9th of 9 primary schools in Seaham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 July 2013, report published 12 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
Pupils are happy at St Joseph's, Murton. They enjoy coming to school. There are warm relationships evident throughout school between pupils and staff. Pupils trust the adults in school. At social times, pupils enjoy reading in the book shed, writing stories together and hula hooping alongside staff. Children in the early years enjoy playing together in outdoor spaces. During the inspection, key stage 2 pupils were enjoying hymn practice. Pupils confirm that everyone treats each other kindly. They understand what bullying is and why it is wrong. Pupils do not feel that bullying is a problem in their school. They are confident that teachers would take it seriously if it happened. Leaders are ambitious for what they want pupils to achieve. Staff reinforce these high expectations in classrooms. Pupils enjoy the challenge of meeting these expectations. They value house points as recognition for their achievements. Leaders have prioritised developing pupils' resilience in a range of ways. This focus is evident in pupils' attitudes towards their learning and each other. They are encouraged to problem-solve and collaborate. Pupils of all ages do this successfully.
What the school should improve
- Some support plans for pupils with SEND are not precise enough to help pupils learn more and remember more. This includes targets for those pupils with more complex needs. Leaders should ensure that staff have further training around how to support and monitor pupils with SEND most effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
127 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbon School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| South Hetton Primary | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Easington Lane Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Westlea Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Seaview Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jill Cartwright
- Phone
- 01915261795
- Address
- Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9RD
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114276
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.