St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7RE · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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8th 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 — 9.2/10 against 537 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming lessons and can attend a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the swimming programme? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Michael's Catholic Primary School is described as a "great place to learn" where pupils are "polite, well mannered and committed to their learning." The report highlights "exemplary" behaviour and a curriculum that is "exciting and engaging," with leaders demonstrating "expert" knowledge in supporting diverse pupil needs.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils being "collaborative rather than competitive" and bullying being "virtually unheard of."
- The curriculum is "high-quality," with staff who are "experts in the subjects they teach" and effectively model new techniques.
- Inclusion is "strong," with "expertly made" adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ensuring they "flourish."
- Personal development is robust, offering extensive enrichment activities and a "thorough" personal, social and health education programme.
- Attendance has improved significantly, with leaders providing effective support to families to remove barriers to regular attendance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure early years staff maximise opportunities for "high-quality interactions" to better match children’s needs and interests.
- Achievement in reading, notably the phonics screening check, requires further work to meet the same high standards as other subjects.
- Leaders must sustain high levels of achievement in national tests and continue to narrow gaps between different pupil groups.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils "feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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