Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Contact details for the school

School Name: Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Address: Durham Road, Ushaw Moor
Town/City: Durham
Postcode: DH7 7LF
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01913 734343
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Readshaw
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 98 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.6%

Location and administration

URN: 148206
DfE Number: 840/3483
UKPRN: 10087089
UPRN: 200003216201
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Deerness (E05016171)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 423088E, 542535N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 46' 40.22" N 1° 38' 32.79" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQ9H5+42

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery (0.1km)
  2. Durham Academy (0.6km)
  3. New Brancepeth Primary Academy (1.1km)
  4. Bearpark Primary School (1.2km)
  5. Langley Moor Nursery School (2.8km)
  6. Langley Moor Primary School (2.8km)
  7. Langley Park Primary School (2.9km)
  8. Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (3.0km)
  9. Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery (3.0km)
  10. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor (3.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Related school* Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Father James Angus - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 January 2030.
  • Christine Coxon - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mrs Lynn Coxon - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 March 2022.
  • Lindsay Coyle - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2026.
  • David Low - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 August 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 August 2030.
  • David Low - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 August 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2030.
  • Mr William McCormick - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 September 2026.
  • David Miller - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Christine Purcell - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Joanne Readshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • James Shoulder - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 January 2030.
  • Charlotte Stafford - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 May 2028.