St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Address: Whinfield Way, Highfield
Town/City: Rowlands Gill
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE39 2JE
Telephone Number: 01207 545972
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Joanna Bircham
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 81 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.9%

Location and administration

URN: 108391
DfE Number: 390/3327
UKPRN: 10074468
UPRN: 10070836469
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Gateshead (E08000037)
Constituency: Blaydon and Consett (E14001106)
Electoral Ward: Chopwell & Rowlands Gill (E05016549)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 415556E, 558478N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 55' 17.02" N 1° 45' 31.26" W
Plus Code: 9C6WW6CR+HG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Highfield Community Primary School (0.0km)
  2. Rowlands Gill Community Primary School (1.2km)
  3. High Spen Primary School (1.9km)
  4. Burnopfield Primary School (2.2km)
  5. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor (3.3km)
  6. Chopwell Primary School (3.8km)
  7. West Lane Primary School (3.8km)
  8. Greenside Primary School (4.0km)
  9. Parkhead Community Primary School (4.3km)
  10. Clover Hill Community Primary School (4.6km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Ms Joanna Bircham - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Paul Bradley - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 February 2027.
  • Mr Paul Bradley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 February 2027.
  • Mrs Lindsay Burkinshaw - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 June 2027.
  • Mrs Jill Harper-Hill - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
  • Mr Joseph Haws - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
  • Jacqueline Ridley - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 October 2020.
  • Sarah Robson - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mrs Allyson Thorpe - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Father Adrian Tuckwell - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Dr Carys Watts - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 May 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Wensierska - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2029.