SchoolScoresSt Charles' Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3HE
0191 285 2553 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 February 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 22nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 45th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 39th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 0% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 10% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 41st highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 30th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
83% — 17 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 30% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 113 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 36 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 93rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 66th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 88th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 46th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 29.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 70th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 45th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 79% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.2 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 67th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 37% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Grange First School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2021
- Archibald First School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Regent Farm First School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gosforth Park First School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Archbishop Runcie CofE First School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- North Fawdon Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Gosforth First School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Mountfield Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wyndham Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Charles' Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Charles' Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 February 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Charles' Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Charles' Catholic Primary School?
93% of the 59 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Charles' Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Charles' Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 36 families put St Charles' Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148269.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.