St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8FA · North Tyneside · primary school
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5th 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 — 9.6/10 against 3,314 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, 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 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 enrichment opportunities are available to extend learning beyond the curriculum? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection, prompting a future graded review. Pupils are described as “very happy” and thriving within a “highly ambitious curriculum” that prepares them well for their next steps. The report highlights a strong culture where pupils achieve “exceptionally well” and demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and engaging,” with “precision” in refining key knowledge, allowing pupils to “deepen their knowledge more effectively over time.”
- English and mathematics are taught well; pupils write with “precision and maturity” and achieve “highly in mathematics” through mastered calculation.
- A “well-structured phonics offer” ensures pupils become “fluent readers quickly,” supported by a “language-rich environment” from Nursery.
- Staff are “well skilled” and use “careful questioning” to identify needs, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make “significant progress.”
- Pupils are prepared “exceptionally well for life in modern Britain,” demonstrating “respect and tolerance” and acting as ‘Agents of change’ in the community.
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 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 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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