The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 218
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 67.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Headlam Street, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2JX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School take?
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2JX, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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