St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Wallsend Road, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is a primary school in North Shields for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 44th of 49 primary schools in North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 7 July 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 18 June 2024
St Joseph's provides a happy, safe and nurturing environment for pupils. Pupils appreciate the pastoral support that school provides. Pupils at St Joseph's are inquisitive and keen to learn. They embody the school's values, including resilience and empathy. Pupils are polite and courteous. They greet each other with smiles and good manners. They repeatedly talk about how easy it is to make new friends at this school. Pupils strive to reach the high expectations of leaders. Pupils achieve well in relation to their starting points. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere evident across the school. A keen sense of respect for one another runs through the school. Pupils talk about the importance of equality and how they 'shouldn't discriminate against anyone'. Pupils have trusted adults that they can go to with any problems. Pupils are proud of their school. They celebrate their local heritage whilst also celebrating the heritage of pupils who come from overseas. Parents are positive about the school. They praise the staff for 'taking the time to know each and every child'.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, newly established curriculums do not precisely map out a clear progression of knowledge, concepts and skills. This means that pupils' do not make the progress of which they are capable. The school should ensure that all curriculums precisely identify key knowledge, concepts and skills.
- Targets in the plans of some pupils with SEND are not precise enough. This means their progress is limited. The school should ensure that recent improvements in SEND plans are reflected in precise targets that allow its provision to be more effective.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Riverside Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| Waterville Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Spring Gardens Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Chapman
- Phone
- 01915740557
- Address
- Wallsend Road, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7BT
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 148449
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.