St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3HE · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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9th 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 — 9.2/10 against 2,232 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Charles' Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Charles’ Catholic Primary School is described as a “vibrant and happy place to learn” where pupils are “well prepared for the next phase of their education.” The inspection confirms that the school continues to be a good school, with an “ambitious curriculum” that ensures pupils achieve well across all key stages and subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously designed,” ensuring pupils gain necessary knowledge and skills in a logical sequence from the early years.
- Reading is a high priority, with “highly skilled staff” teaching phonics effectively so most pupils learn to read fluently at the earliest possible stage.
- Pupils behave very well, showing “great respect for everyone” and maintaining “good, trusting relationships with staff.”
- There is a strong focus on wider opportunities, including residential visits, clubs, and community engagement, allowing children to “thrive academically, personally and socially.”
- Staff benefit from a supportive culture where leaders are “considerate of their well-being and workload,” and training has a positive impact on subject understanding.
Areas to improve
- Occasionally, classroom activities are “not precisely matched to the intended learning outcomes,” meaning pupils’ learning is not as secure as it should be; the school should support staff in focusing planned activities on specific learning intentions.
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 | 91% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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