St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided

URN: 108618 • North Shields NE30 3EY

Overview

Name
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided
URN
108618
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Colette Bland (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Farringdon Road, North Shields NE30 3EY

Summary

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, located in North Shields, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves the local parishes of St Mary's Cullercoats and St. Oswin's Tynemouth. The school, which converted to an academy in August 2021 and joined the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, emphasizes a Christ-centered education, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children can develop their physical, spiritual, and academic potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be engaging and knowledge-rich, with a strong focus on personal development and values. St Mary’s promotes British values such as democracy, tolerance, and mutual respect, ensuring that children learn to appreciate diverse perspectives. The history curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking, guiding students from Early Years through to Year 6 in understanding their past and its impact on the present.

St Mary’s is committed to providing excellent pastoral support, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school prides itself on its strong community ties and the positive relationships fostered between staff, students, and families, creating a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported.

Key details

LA
North Tyneside
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
227
Boys
109
Girls
118
FSM %
10.10
Open date
Close date
2021-07-31
Last Ofsted
2020-03-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 227 109 118 210 10.10
2024-09-11 227 109 118 210 10.10
2023-09-11 227 109 118 210 10.10
2022-09-11 227 109 118 210 10.10
2021-09-11 227 109 118 210 10.10
2020-09-11 237 119 118 210 1.70

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