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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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