The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 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
- 224
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate McKenna (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bardon Close, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheviot Primary School
Primary · 436m away
Farne Primary School
Primary · 487m away
Simonside Primary School
Primary · 634m away
Callerton Academy
Secondary · 681m away
Westerhope Primary School
Primary · 866m away
Thomas Bewick School
Special school · 907m away
Mary Astell Academy
Academy · 907m away
Beech Hill Primary School
Primary · 947m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope take?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4BT, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope have a sixth form?
No, St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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