St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
URN: 149053 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 4HB
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
- URN
- 149053
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 47.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joseph Wheatley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914205828
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Duckpool Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 4HB
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 189 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child can develop their unique talents. The school's ethos is rooted in its Catholic values, promoting respect, empathy, and resilience among students.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to provide outstanding learning opportunities, ensuring that academic performance aligns with local and national benchmarks. The dedicated staff focus on the holistic development of each pupil, encouraging them to grow into responsible and respectful individuals. The school also emphasizes the importance of community, acting as a living embodiment of the Church's values.
St Mary's maintains strong communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates on school events, fostering a collaborative relationship with families. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including sports, to enhance students' overall development and well-being.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to provide outstanding learning opportunities, ensuring that academic performance aligns with local and national benchmarks. The dedicated staff focus on the holistic development of each pupil, encouraging them to grow into responsible and respectful individuals. The school also emphasizes the importance of community, acting as a living embodiment of the Church's values.
St Mary's maintains strong communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates on school events, fostering a collaborative relationship with families. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including sports, to enhance students' overall development and well-being.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 7th September News Bulletin 2025-26 - Autumn Week 1 (download)
- 14th September News Bulletin 2025-26 - Autumn Week 2 (download)
- 20th September News Bulletin 2025-26 - Autumn Week 3 (download)
- 27th September News Bulletin 2025-26 - Autumn Week 4 (download)
- 3rd October News Bulletin 2025-26 - Autumn Week 5 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
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
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 189
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 88
- FSM %
- 5.80
- Open date
- 2022-05-01
- 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 | 189 | 101 | 88 | 210 | 5.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 198 | 101 | 97 | 210 | 6.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 210 |
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