Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton

Church Lane, Seaham, SR7 9RD
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Seaham, SR7 9RD
142 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.60% FSM %
61 Boys
81 Girls
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 142 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jill Cartwright.

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 Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Easington
Ward Murton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069770
URN 114276
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Elaine Matterson Chair of Governors 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ribbon School
0.48 km • Seaham
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South Hetton Primary
2.22 km • Durham
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Easington Lane Primary School
2.82 km • Houghton le Spring
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Westlea Primary School
2.94 km • Seaham
Other
Seaview Primary School
2.95 km • Seaham
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Seaham High School
3.26 km • Seaham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Seaham, County Durham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton has 142 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is Mrs Jill Cartwright.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is at Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9RD, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton: Does not have a sixth form.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jill Cartwright
Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9RD
01915261795
www.murton-st-josephs.durham.sch.uk/
Location
SR7 9RD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114276
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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