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About this school
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley is a primary school based in Chester le Street under the Gateshead local authority.
The school educates mixed pupils aged 7 to 11. It currently has 97 pupils on roll with space for 120, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.
The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 24 June 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.
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