Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Garburn Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DE
Part of: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DE
121 Pupils
175 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
36.60% FSM %
53 Boys
68 Girls
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 121 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Kirsty Evans.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Aycliffe South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-04-2018
UKPRN 10063113
URN 143515
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Mary Wood Chair of Local Governing Body 02/02/2024 01/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emma Blackwell Local Governor 21/05/2021 20/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Blackwell Local Governor 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Coates Local Governor 01/06/2021 31/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Anthony Cornforth Local Governor 25/06/2021 24/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Anthony Cornforth Local Governor 26/06/2025 25/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kirsty Evans Local Governor 04/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Liam Hunt Local Governor 17/03/2023 16/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
0.23 km • Newton Aycliffe
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Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
0.34 km • Newton Aycliffe
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Walworth School
0.5 km • Newton Aycliffe
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St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
0.55 km • Newton Aycliffe
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Byerley Park Primary School
0.81 km • Newton Aycliffe
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Greenfield Academy
0.98 km • Newton Aycliffe
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 121 pupils, with a capacity of 175.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is Headteacher Kirsty Evans.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is at Garburn Place, Durham, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DE, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Headteacher Kirsty Evans
Garburn Place, Durham, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DE
01325300337
stjosephsna.bhcet.org.uk/
Location
DL5 7DE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143515
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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