The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 5.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joseph Wheatley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWashingwell Community Primary School
Primary · 686m away
Swalwell Primary School
Primary · 823m away
Front Street Community Primary School
Primary · 879m away
Kingsmeadow Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Whickham School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Fellside Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Emmanuel College
City technology college · Grammar · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4HB, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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