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Key Indicators
Infant school overview — Reception to Year 2
Ofsted Rating
Early Years (EYFS)
Nat. avg: 95.7%
96.7% +1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
18.9 +2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
25.8% +2pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 13.0%
24.2% +11pp
SEN Support
66 / 90
73%
Capacity
Nat. avg: 12%
82.1% -70pp
Teacher Turnover
About infant schools — Infant schools educate children aged 4–7 (Reception to Year 2). Academic progress is assessed through the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) and the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, rather than KS2 SATs which are taken in Year 6 at junior or primary schools.
About
School overview

St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is a academy converter in Chester le Street, Gateshead. The school has 66 pupils on roll.

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School Details
Headteacher
Kate Swaddle
Age Range
57
School Hours
08:55 – 16:30
Telephone
01914102324
Address
Chester le Street, DH3 1LU
Local Authority
Gateshead
The School Day
08:55
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
16:30
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 12 available
Art
Coding
Computing
Football
Lego
Music
Netball
Reading
Rugby
Science
Stem
Swimming
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Book Bag
Cardigan
Fleece
Gingham Dress
Jumper
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Waterproof
Colours
Black
Blue
Bottle Green
Green
Grey
White
PE Kit
Pe Bag
Pe Kit
Shorts
T-Shirt
Tracksuit
Trainers