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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Goodgraded 22/10/2024Ages 5–766 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 7 in Chester le Street, within the Gateshead local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 66 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/10/2024, St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chester le Street can view St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher11.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals16.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language25.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chester le Street
All schools in Chester le Street →St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley0.4 miBirtley East Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miLord Lawson of Beamish AcademyGood · 0.5 miRavensworth Terrace Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miPortobello Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miBarley Mow Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
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