St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
URN: 148450 • North Shields NE30 3EY
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
- URN
- 148450
- 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
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Colette Bland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912518080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Farringdon Road, North Shields NE30 3EY
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in North Shields, is a mixed academy converter that serves the local parishes of St Mary's Cullercoats and St. Oswin's Tynemouth. With a current enrolment of 198 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can develop their physical, spiritual, and academic potential. The school's ethos is rooted in Catholic values, promoting respect, kindness, and moral integrity among students.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to encourage independent and collaborative learning, with a strong emphasis on personal development. The school provides exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children receive the guidance they need to succeed. Recent Ofsted inspections have highlighted the school's caring atmosphere, exemplary behaviour among pupils, and the positive relationships fostered within the school community.
St Mary's prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming community, where parents are encouraged to engage and communicate with staff. The school aims to create a secure and enriching learning environment, preparing students to make positive contributions to their community and beyond.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to encourage independent and collaborative learning, with a strong emphasis on personal development. The school provides exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children receive the guidance they need to succeed. Recent Ofsted inspections have highlighted the school's caring atmosphere, exemplary behaviour among pupils, and the positive relationships fostered within the school community.
St Mary's prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming community, where parents are encouraged to engage and communicate with staff. The school aims to create a secure and enriching learning environment, preparing students to make positive contributions to their community and beyond.
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- Admissions (other)
- British Values (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Faith in Education (other)
- Policies (other)
- Our Staff (other)
- Holiday & Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- New York Primary School (73.1)
- Cullercoats Primary School (69.4)
- St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided (64.5)
- Monkhouse Primary School (63.0)
- Preston Grange Primary School (62.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 198
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 15.40
- Open date
- 2021-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 198 | 99 | 99 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 100 | 104 | 210 | 13.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 222 | 108 | 114 | 210 | 11.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 222 | 108 | 114 | 210 | 11.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 |
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