St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton

URN: 148977 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 1DN

Overview

Name
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
URN
148977
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
61.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Allyson Thorpe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01912672233
Website
Visit
Address
Hillhead Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 1DN

Summary

St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, located in West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 442 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 473. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, promoting the spiritual and moral development of its students alongside academic achievement.

The curriculum at St John Vianney is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, as well as Religious Education. The school also offers a range of enrichment activities to enhance learning and personal development. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various support initiatives and forums.

With 20.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St John Vianney is dedicated to providing inclusive support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The school actively collaborates with local organisations and the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust to ensure a holistic educational experience for its pupils.

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
473
Pupils
442
Boys
222
Girls
220
FSM %
20.40
Open date
2022-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 442 222 220 473 20.40
2024-09-11 445 223 222 473 20.00
2023-09-11 473
2022-09-11 473

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