St Mary's Catholic School

URN: 140081 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE7 7PE

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic School
URN
140081
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
78.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Patterson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01912153260
Website
Visit
Address
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE7 7PE

Summary

St Mary's Catholic School, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,459 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,395. The school is part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and faith backgrounds. While many students are Catholics, the school welcomes individuals from various faiths, promoting a sense of community and mutual respect.

The school aims to nurture each student's unique talents and potential, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to support academic and personal growth. St Mary's emphasizes the importance of character development alongside academic achievement, with various initiatives and awards recognizing student contributions and successes.

In addition to academic offerings, St Mary's engages students through extracurricular activities, including a Podcast Club and community service opportunities, which enhance their educational experience. The school encourages prospective families to connect with current students and parents to gain insights into the positive experiences at St Mary's. For more information, visit their website at http://stmarysnewcastle.co.uk/.

Key details

LA
Newcastle upon Tyne
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1395
Pupils
1459
Boys
768
Girls
691
FSM %
23.50
Open date
2013-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1459 768 691 1395 23.50
2024-09-11 1442 735 707 1395 21.30
2023-09-11 1453 726 727 1395 19.60
2022-09-11 1453 726 727 1395 19.60
2021-09-11 1446 727 719 1150 17.50
2020-09-11 1407 712 695 1150 15.80

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