The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 222
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Fallon (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
Goathland Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
Primary · Very close
Benton House School
Independent · 400m away
Percy Hedley Hedleys College
Special school · 613m away
Benton Dene School
Special school · 732m away
Benton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hopespring Newcastle
Independent · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Forest Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle take?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8FA, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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