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St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.4 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,459
Capacity
1,395
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 58.9, which places it in the top 9% nationally. The school boasts an impressive 84% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 69% attaining grade 5 or above, alongside a strong university progression rate of 85%, with 40% heading to top-third universities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with high expectations for student success.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.9 | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 84% | Top 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 69% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 143 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.1%
White Other8.6%
Black African8.2%
Asian Indian3.2%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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55.00720, -1.59385 · NE7 7PE
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN140081
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestmarysnewcastle.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is St Mary's Catholic School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic School scores 92.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Mary's Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Mary's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.9. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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