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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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