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
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/.
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/.
Useful links
- 2019 Aspiring Senior Leaders (sen)
- Annual SEND Report (sen)
- Headteacher’s Presentation (sen)
- Local SEND Offer (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Department (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- UCAS Information Presentation (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School (71.8)
- Whickham School (71.0)
- Gosforth Academy (70.4)
- Gosforth High School (70.2)
- St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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