The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 442
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Allyson Thorpe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hillhead Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Denton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Studio West
Secondary · 725m away
Milecastle Primary School
Primary · 746m away
Knop Law Primary School
Primary · 772m away
Westerhope Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Thomas Bewick School
Special school · 1.1km away
Mary Astell Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Beech Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton's Ofsted rating?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton currently has 442 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton take?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 1DN, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton have a sixth form?
No, St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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