St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2JX · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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28th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 178 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Karate, and Multi Sports clubs, play Football, Cricket, and Tennis, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard in maths? How is the after-school club structured for children needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm and caring welcome" where pupils achieve well against high ambitions. The report highlights a "truly inclusive" environment with calm, focused behaviour and strong relationships between staff and pupils. Leaders have carefully planned the curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils are well-supported and prepared for their next steps in life.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and strong relationships with staff, embodying the school motto of "Kindness, tolerance, respect".
- The curriculum is carefully planned with clear expectations for what pupils should know and remember, particularly in mathematics and early reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive "precise support" to help them do well.
- Staff well-being and workload are prioritised by leaders, with appropriate training provided for all staff, including those early in their careers.
- Pupils engage enthusiastically in a wide range of educational experiences beyond the classroom, including responsible roles such as playground leaders.
Areas to improve
- Books used by pupils at the earliest stages of learning to read do not always match the sounds they know, hindering the development of fluency and automaticity.
- The implementation of the curriculum in some wider subjects does not fully match the planned ambition, leading to inconsistent retention of key knowledge due to variable pedagogical choices.
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
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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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