St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
URN: 108396 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 4HB
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 108396
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joseph Wheatley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Duckpool Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 4HB
Summary
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 202 pupils, with a capacity of 210. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school aims to nurture each child's unique potential within a community grounded in Catholic values. The school's mission emphasizes the development of respectful, responsible, and resilient young individuals.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to provide outstanding learning opportunities, fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. Teachers are dedicated to supporting each pupil's development, ensuring that they not only excel academically but also cultivate important life skills. The school promotes values such as empathy, tolerance, and respect, creating a supportive environment for all students.
St Mary's maintains strong communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates on school events and achievements. The school actively engages with the local community, celebrating students' successes and encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities, including sports and wellbeing initiatives.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to provide outstanding learning opportunities, fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. Teachers are dedicated to supporting each pupil's development, ensuring that they not only excel academically but also cultivate important life skills. The school promotes values such as empathy, tolerance, and respect, creating a supportive environment for all students.
St Mary's maintains strong communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates on school events and achievements. The school actively engages with the local community, celebrating students' successes and encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities, including sports and wellbeing initiatives.
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Nearby alternatives
- Front Street Community Primary School (78.9)
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 202
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 3.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 202 | 116 | 86 | 210 | 3.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 202 | 116 | 86 | 210 | 3.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 202 | 116 | 86 | 210 | 3.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 202 | 116 | 86 | 210 | 3.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 125 | 81 | 210 | 3.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 130 | 76 | 210 | 1.90 |
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