St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Address: Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery
Town/City: Hartlepool
Postcode: TS27 4HE
Telephone Number: 01915 864308
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs L Ashton
Capacity: 94
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 84 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.8%

Location and administration

URN: 148789
DfE Number: 840/3506
UKPRN: 10089244
UPRN: 100110787192
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Easington (E14001211)
Electoral Ward: Blackhalls & Hesledens (E05016159)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 445900E, 539278N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 44' 49.23" N 1° 17' 17.99" W
Plus Code: 9C6WPPW6+RM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Blackhall Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Horden Nursery School (1.8km)
  3. Hesleden Primary School (1.9km)
  4. Yohden Primary School (2.0km)
  5. Cotsford Primary School (2.3km)
  6. Dene House Primary School (2.3km)
  7. Dene Academy (2.3km)
  8. Open Air Education (3.2km)
  9. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (3.7km)
  10. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School (3.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Ashton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jane Dent - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Mr Paul Francis - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 October 2025.
  • Mr Paul Francis - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Henery - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Monaghan - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Mrs Lucy Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Sutherland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Clare Sutherland - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 October 2025.
  • Mrs Gemma Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2029.