The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 68.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Caffrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Teindland Close, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8HE
Town setting
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
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Trinity Solutions Academy
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Trinity School
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Trinity Academy Newcastle
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is St Johns Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Johns Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Johns Primary School?
St Johns Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Johns Primary School take?
St Johns Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Johns Primary School?
St Johns Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8HE, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Johns Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Johns Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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