St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
URN: 148444 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE15 6XX
Overview
- Name
- St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
- URN
- 148444
- 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
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne Bullerwell (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912675677
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bell's Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE15 6XX
Summary
St George's Catholic Primary School, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 88 pupils, against a capacity of 160. The school has a strong commitment to fostering a safe and nurturing environment, where kindness and exemplary behaviour are integral to its culture. Recent changes in leadership and staff have contributed to a positive transformation within the school, as highlighted in the Ofsted report from March 2024.
The curriculum at St George's is designed to provide a balanced education, adhering to the Primary National Curriculum while incorporating Catholic values and personal development. The school offers a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and Religious Education, alongside opportunities for physical education and the arts. Support for pupils with additional needs is a priority, ensuring that all children can thrive academically and socially.
St George's also provides free nursery places for eligible families and has spaces available in several year groups. The school encourages community involvement and maintains open communication with parents to foster a strong home-school partnership. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school directly.
The curriculum at St George's is designed to provide a balanced education, adhering to the Primary National Curriculum while incorporating Catholic values and personal development. The school offers a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and Religious Education, alongside opportunities for physical education and the arts. Support for pupils with additional needs is a priority, ensuring that all children can thrive academically and socially.
St George's also provides free nursery places for eligible families and has spaces available in several year groups. The school encourages community involvement and maintains open communication with parents to foster a strong home-school partnership. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school directly.
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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
- 160
- Pupils
- 88
- Boys
- 42
- Girls
- 46
- FSM %
- 51.10
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 88 | 42 | 46 | 160 | 51.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 91 | 45 | 46 | 160 | 44.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 114 | 54 | 60 | 160 | 54.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 114 | 54 | 60 | 140 | 54.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 140 |
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