St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 7AB · North Tyneside · primary school
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15th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.8/10 against 4,248 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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 who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as an inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils are safe, conduct themselves well, and have strong relationships with adults. Leaders have high aspirations for pupil achievement and behaviour, which pupils happily meet.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully considered, with reading at its centre; high-quality texts are selected to deepen knowledge and vocabulary.
- The phonics programme is delivered consistently well, ensuring pupils become fluent and confident readers with gaps in knowledge addressed quickly.
- Staff have a good level of subject knowledge and welcome support from the trust to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities, such as being young librarians or supporting local charities, and feel proud of their school.
- Staff appreciate the positive, family feel of working at the school and the high-quality professional development provided.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, work given to pupils does not consistently meet the aims of the school’s curriculum; the school should ensure all pupils receive appropriate work in line with planned curriculum aims.
- There is not always detailed enough adaptation of the curriculum for pupils’ different starting points; staff should adapt teaching to ensure all pupils can build knowledge and skills successfully over time.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 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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