Rutland Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR4 6HY
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Sunderland.
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 class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Sunderland and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 22.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 2% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
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.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
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Argyle House School, Infants & Juniors (1.5 miles); The Chorister School (12.6 miles); Newcastle Preparatory School (12.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (1 mile); St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School (1.4 miles); Redby Academy (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Argyle House School (1.5 miles); Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (12.7 miles); Durham School (12.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (1.3 miles); Christ's College (1.7 miles); Whitburn Church of England Academy (4.8 miles).