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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Bardon Close, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4BT, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.1 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
216
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. The school has a high LocaleIQ score of 91.1, indicating it outperforms 91% of other schools, which suggests strong community support and resources. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 7%, the overall environment and performance metrics make it a compelling option for parents.
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Last inspected: 4 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.3%
Black African14.3%
Asian Indian4.5%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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55.00278, -1.69093 · NE5 4BT
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN148443
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmcps.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2019.
Is St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope a good school?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope scores 91.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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