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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4HB, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.1 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
189
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 11 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 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%. | 26% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (67 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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54.94536, -1.66848 · NE16 4HB
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN149053
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestmaryswhickham.bwcet.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2013.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham scores 89.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?
Based on 67 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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