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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Bell's Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6XX, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.1 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
88
Capacity
160
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of March 2024, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, where 67% of students meet expected standards—placing it in the top 45% nationally. The school has a strong LocaleIQ score of 84.1, indicating it outperforms 84% of other schools, suggesting a supportive and effective learning environment. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may indicate room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.4%
Black African13.6%
Asian Pakistani9.1%
Mixed Other4.5%
Asian Other3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Location
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54.97427, -1.70558 · NE15 6XX
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN148444
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stgcps.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close rated by Ofsted?
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close a good school?
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close scores 84.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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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