St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Ryton, NE40 4UN · Gateshead · primary school
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14th of 62 primary schools in Gateshead we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Newcastle United Foundation Summer Courses.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. The report describes St Agnes’ as a “special place” where pupils are “happy, kind and courteous” and achieve highly. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary”, underpinned by strong values and “incredibly strong” relationships with staff.
- The school offers a “very ambitious, high-quality curriculum” with reading central to learning, ensuring most pupils become “fluent, accurate readers”.
- Teachers possess “secure subject knowledge” and use consistent strategies, such as the “‘I do, we do, you do’ approach”, to help pupils succeed.
- The personal development offer is “remarkable”, with pupils having their voices heard and being “extremely knowledgeable about fundamental British values”.
- Effective processes are in place for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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