St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 1PS · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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63rd of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 2,441 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 162 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school plan to maintain engagement for students during the school day?
What Ofsted said about St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “fully inclusive school with pupils at the centre,” where children experience a “compassionate and friendly environment.” The report highlights that “strong, positive relationships are the distinctive thread in all that this school does so well,” fostering a culture where pupils feel safe and develop their character effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive attitudes to their learning” and work together well, benefiting from a “rich curriculum” that has developed positively since the last inspection.
- Teachers provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), having spent time “improving the adaptations in place” for them.
- There is a strong reading culture; pupils “make a good start in learning to read” and receive consistent phonics instruction, with extra support helping those who struggle to “catch up quickly.”
- Attendance is high, supported by staff who work effectively with families to “remove barriers to attendance” and share a “strong set of values that help focus on learning.”
- Staff well-being is carefully considered, and leaders are “reflective and clear in their drive for improvement,” creating a “close-knit team.”
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects, and in aspects of the early years curriculum,” key knowledge is “not as coherently planned as it could be,” meaning some pupils do not acquire necessary knowledge.
- Support for pupils’ writing is “not sufficiently consistent across the curriculum,” resulting in transcription and accuracy in written work that is “not as good as it could be.”
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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