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Best 3 Primary schools in Chester le Street – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley (Primary) in Chester le Street; St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston (Primary) in Chester le Street; Lumley Infant and Nursery School (Primary) in Chester le Street — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

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This page compares St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston and Lumley Infant and Nursery School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Chester le Street, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley), published May 2013. The lowest is 2 (Lumley Infant and Nursery School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Lumley Infant and Nursery School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–25–30%; all within the BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
DH3 2PN
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Chester le Street
County Durham
DH3 2PN
Ofsted
1 10 May 2013
Pupils
≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website
stjosephcatholicschoolsbirtley.org
Telephone
01914102231
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
DH2 1QX
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Chester le Street
County Durham
DH2 1QX
Ofsted
1 10 Jan 2012
Pupils
≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website
www.stbenetsouston.bwcet.com
Telephone
01914105857
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
DH3 4JL
Phase / Type
Primary • Community school
Location
Chester le Street
County Durham
DH3 4JL
Ofsted
2 10 Sep 2024
Pupils
≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
County Durham (840)
Website
www.lumley.durham.sch.uk
Telephone
01913885292
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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