St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4NE · Gateshead · primary school
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1st of 62 primary schools in Gateshead we can score, 66 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 — 9.6/10 against 3,621 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 62% | 6.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 38% | 3.64 |
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 & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.6 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 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 do not reach the expected standard? How are the named clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Overview
This inspection found a school where pupils are “extremely happy, confident and articulate” within a “remarkable, nurturing environment.” Leaders maintain “incredibly high aspirations and expectations,” resulting in exceptional outcomes for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The report highlights a culture of mutual respect and rigorous academic standards.
Strengths
- Early years staff provide an “exceptional curriculum” that immerses children in rhyme and story, ensuring they are “very well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary standards of behaviour” and “high levels of empathy,” with older pupils actively supporting younger children.
- The curriculum is “very high-quality” and “well-sequenced,” enabling pupils to develop a “secure and substantial bank of knowledge and skills.”
- Staff are “highly trained and knowledgeable,” identifying individual needs and putting “highly effective support in place” so all pupils achieve exceptionally well.
- Personal development is central to the school’s ethos, with pupils making “exceptional contributions” to the community through charity work and spiritual activities.
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
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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