The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Vinny Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Heaton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChillingham Road Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 791m away
Ravenswood Primary School
Primary · 806m away
Hotspur Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Heaton Manor School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Byker Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Walkergate Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Newcastle Preparatory School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton's Ofsted rating?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton take?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5HN, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton have a sixth form?
No, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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