St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is a primary school in Stanley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 4th of 15 primary schools in Stanley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 February 2012, report published 27 February 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is a welcoming school. Pupils are happy and safe. They are proud to be a part of this school community. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They want the best for them. The Catholic ethos of the school encourages pupils to look after each other. Pupils are kind and friendly towards each other. The school has introduced an ambitious curriculum throughout all year groups. Pupils are motivated to do well. The school provide a breadth of educational visits and extra- curricular activities. These expand pupil's interests. The Trust provide ongoing development of staff expertise. This helps the school in meeting pupils' needs. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from the nurturing nature of the school. Pupils behave well. They are polite and respectful towards their teachers. They meet the school's expectations of behaviour and conduct. The school teaches pupils to use the internet safely. Bullying is rare. If it happens, staff deal with it quickly. The school provides a range of pupil leadership positions. This develops pupils' confidence and self- esteem. The school recognise that pupils' attendance could be better. Leaders are working towards improving this.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils have a very limited understanding of other religions and some aspects of equalities. This means some pupils do not have enough knowledge and understanding to demonstrate the respect they intend to. The school should ensure they are preparing pupils for modern Britain effectively through developing their understanding of diversity, British Values and understanding difference in the world.
- A small number of parents feel the communication from the school could be improved. These parents do not feel that the information the school provides helps them to support their child's education as effectively as it might. The school should continue to work with parents to increase the relevance and effectiveness of existing communication.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stanley School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| South Stanley Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| South Stanley Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Shield Row Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Stanley Burnside Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 62% 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
- Mary Urwin
- Phone
- 01207232624
- Address
- Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0NP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 148412
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.