SchoolScoresOur Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF
0191 373 4343 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 18 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Durham comparisons use the 25 of its 44 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 21st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 20th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Durham figures pool parents at the Durham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
10 pupils in this year group.
60% — 2 points below the County Durham average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in County Durham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 19 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.4% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 43rd highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.5% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 42nd lowest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 43rd highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 41st highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.3 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Brancepeth Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bearpark Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langley Moor Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langley Park Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brandon Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Witton Gilbert Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 October 2023.
How did Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor?
77% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148206.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.