Ragworth Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham TS20 1HR
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Academy
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 66.
One of the best state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.4 pupils per class and 25 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School augments the National Curriculum with emphasis on Catholic faith and social morality.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 5 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
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Independent Prep Schools
Red House School, Prep & Infant School (0.3 miles); Teesside High School, Prep School (4.4 miles); Yarm Preparatory School (6.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Fairfield (2.3 miles); Wolviston Primary School (2.4 miles); St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Linthorpe (3.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Red House School (0.3 miles); Teesside High School (5.5 miles); Yarm School (7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Acklam Grange School (5 miles); All Saints Academy (5.5 miles); Egglescliffe School (7.4 miles).