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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is a academy converter primary school in Stanley, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

224

Pupils

236

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is managed by County Durham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley — School Information

Full address
Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0NP
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148412

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley oversubscribed?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by County Durham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley cover?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is a primary school in Stanley, County Durham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.