St Mary's Catholic School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE · Newcastle upon Tyne · secondary school
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1st of 13 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 17 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 — 9.2/10 against 895 of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 60.0 · 81 | 30% | 2.44 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.56 · 86 | 25% | 2.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.1 · 83 | 10% | 0.83 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.56 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-10. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Lego club, Mindfulness and wellbeing sessions, a KS3/4 social club, a Harry Potter club, a Become an Office 365 pro group, a Friday film, and a Careers group.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,462 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,395. 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 the transition from Key Stage 3 to 4 within the social club structure? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic School
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic School is described as an “ambitious and nurturing school where pupils thrive,” underpinned by a strong commitment to Christian values. The inspection found that leaders have designed a “highly effective curriculum” that ensures pupils make “rapid and secure progress” and achieve excellent academic outcomes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “sequenced and broken down” so pupils can reach “highly ambitious goals,” resulting in “exceptional” discussion quality and deep subject knowledge.
- Teachers use “effective strategies” and address misconceptions swiftly, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, build “extremely deep knowledge.”
- Behaviour is exemplary, with “very rare” instances of disruption or bullying, as pupils respect rules applied with “fairness and consistency.”
- Personal development is enriched through a “carefully considered curriculum” and activities, including sixth-form students acting as mentors and role models.
- Leadership is “strong” at all levels, with a focus on staff well-being and professional development, making the school a “beacon” for its multi-academy trust.
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
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.9 |
| 2024/25 | 58.9 |
| 2025/26 | 54.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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