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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Stella Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4NE, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.5 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
241
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 90% | Top 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
White Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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54.96959, -1.73358 · NE21 4NE
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN149052
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon rated by Ofsted?
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon a good school?
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon scores 99.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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