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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall

Academy converter · Hartlepool · TS27 4HE

Ages 3–11 · 84 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Improved significantly

KS2 expected (RWM)

54%

Overall absence

4.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Improved significantly

Inspection date

2025-03-13

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)54%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
111.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)3.5%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
57

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill89%

84 pupils · 94 places

Pupils on roll
84
Boys / girls
37 / 47
School capacity
94
Capacity fill
84 / 94 (89%)
Free school meals
28.8%
FSM pupils
23
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs L Ashton

Location

Address
Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery
Postcode
TS27 4HE
Town
Hartlepool
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Easington
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Hartlepool, County Durham, 84 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 28.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Hartlepool
47
Primary schools in Hartlepool
34
Academies among open schools in Hartlepool
72% (34)
Open schools in TS27
8
Primary in TS27
7
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Primary in County Durham LA
209

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HartlepoolNear TS27

  • Blackhall Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hartlepool · TS27 4NA · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM46.6%

    0.2 miles away

  • Hesleden Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Hartlepool · TS27 4PT · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM24.7%

    1.2 miles away

  • Yohden Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Peterlee · SR8 4HP · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM43.1%

    1.3 miles away

  • Cotsford Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Peterlee · SR8 4EH · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM53.0%

    1.4 miles away

  • Dene House Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Peterlee · SR8 5RL · County Durham

    Ages 5–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM54.1%

    1.4 miles away

  • Seascape Primary School

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Peterlee · SR8 5NJ · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    2.0 miles away

  • Seascape Primary School

    Ofsted: Urgent improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Peterlee · SR8 5NJ · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS20%
    • Absence9.2%
    • FSM72.8%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs L Ashton
Telephone
01915864308
Website
www.stjosephsblackhall.net

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