St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
North Shields, NE30 3EY · North Tyneside · primary school
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14th of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 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 4,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 18% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Eco Club, Garage Band, Choir, Irish dancing, and Cookery club. Sports include Judo, Fencing, Tri-Golf, Football, Rugby, and Cricket. Trips cover Gymnastics, Martial arts, Ice skating, Tennis, Paddleboarding and kayaking, Skiing, Northumberland Park, and Beach games. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How are the various sports and trips scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “caring and inclusive” environment where pupils are happy and achieve well in core subjects. Leaders provide strong oversight, and staff feel supported and valued within the trust.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious,” “well considered and well sequenced,” allowing pupils’ knowledge to build effectively from early years to Year 6.
- Reading is central to school life, with “highly effective support” ensuring pupils who struggle quickly catch up with their peers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “exceptional support” and achieve well, accessing the full curriculum.
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils being polite, respectful, and displaying “real enthusiasm for learning.”
- Personal development is a strength, with precise delivery of the personal, social, health and economic curriculum and engaging themed weeks.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should consistently select the “most effective methods to identify any gaps in pupils’ learning,” as current choices sometimes fail to address misconceptions in a timely manner.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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