Best primary schools in Birtley (2026)
Birtley has 5 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, in the top 21% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 65%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 21% in England |
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley Birtley · Roman Catholic |
71% | 76% | 18% | Not judged | |
2 Top 33% in England |
Portobello Primary School Birtley |
69% | 71% | 10% | No rating | |
3 Top 44% in England |
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Birtley |
67% | 60% | 2% | Good | |
4 Bottom 42% in England |
Birtley East Community Primary School Birtley |
61% | 59% | 6% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 38% in England |
Barley Mow Primary School Birtley |
60% | 57% | 3% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Birtley?
On exam results over the last three years, St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley is the top-ranked primary school in Birtley, in the top 21% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.