St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Billingham

In its own words: "Inspired by the love of God and the love we have for one another, we aspire to be a thriving Catholic community where every child flourishes spiritually, academically and socially. Through a broad and ambitious curriculum, alongside rich and meaningful opportunities for enrichment, we empower all children to discover and develop their God-given gifts."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a school that we are all proud of. Our school is a vibrant, positive place that provides a safe and welcoming environment in which learning is enjoyed. Our Mission Statement, written by the pupils, and our school motto, 'Walk in the light of Christ,' permeates school life and underpins everything we do."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £2.50 per session.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 78% in Stockton-on-Tees and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 54% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Oakdene Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 94% maths); Bewley Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 84% maths); Roseberry Primary School (0.6 miles); and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy (1 mile, Outstanding, 82% reading, 82% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of 35 schools run by Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

11.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Black (9%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (20.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest railway station is Billingham Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hollinside Road (b), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Joseph's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are St Michael's Catholic Academy (0.2 miles) and Northfield School and Sports College (1.4 miles).