The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.9
15.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 233 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,459
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Emma Patterson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHopespring Newcastle
Independent · 596m away
Benton Park Primary School
Primary · 918m away
Cragside Primary School
Primary · 991m away
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Primary · 1.0km away
South Gosforth First School
Primary · 1.1km away
Benton House School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Primary · 1.4km away
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Mary's Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Mary's Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Mary's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic School?
St Mary's Catholic School currently has 1,459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic School take?
St Mary's Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic School?
St Mary's Catholic School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mary's Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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