SchoolScoresSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4HB
0191 420 5828 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2013. 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 8 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 28th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 21st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern Joint 27th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 32nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 35%). 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
31 pupils in this year group.
90% — 26 points above the Gateshead average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 90% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 26% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 Gateshead. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 54 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 96th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 85th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 96th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 97th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 14.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 10.4%* | 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
- Washingwell Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swalwell Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Front Street Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunston Hill Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fellside Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whickham Parochial CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clover Hill Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riverside Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lobley Hill Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?
91% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 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 149053.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.