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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Greystoke Gardens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1PS, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
164
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 33% of students reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 4% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 85% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as no students reached the higher level in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
77%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African21.3%
White British20.7%
Asian Pakistani15.2%
Asian Other7.3%
Asian Indian6.1%
Asian Chinese6.1%
Mixed W+B African5.5%
Other4.9%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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54.98385, -1.59460 · NE2 1PS
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN148271
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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