St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
URN: 148443 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 4BT
Overview
- Name
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
- URN
- 148443
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate McKenna (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912869349
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bardon Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 4BT
Summary
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, located in Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, is a mixed academy catering to children aged three to eleven. With a current enrolment of 224 pupils, the school operates slightly above its capacity of 216. The school is committed to providing a broad and engaging curriculum that nurtures not only academic growth but also the spiritual, moral, and cultural development of its students.
The school's ethos is rooted in Catholic values, promoting a sense of self-worth and community among its pupils. St Mark's emphasizes the importance of British values, such as democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. These principles are integrated into the school’s educational framework, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their roles as responsible citizens.
St Mark's fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, welcoming applications from all children, regardless of faith. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
The school's ethos is rooted in Catholic values, promoting a sense of self-worth and community among its pupils. St Mark's emphasizes the importance of British values, such as democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. These principles are integrated into the school’s educational framework, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their roles as responsible citizens.
St Mark's fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, welcoming applications from all children, regardless of faith. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
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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
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 216
- Pupils
- 224
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 37.70
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 224 | 109 | 115 | 216 | 37.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 111 | 99 | 235 | 37.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 223 | 113 | 110 | 235 | 36.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 223 | 113 | 110 | 235 | 36.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 235 |
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