A good academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Catherine's Catholic Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 103.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Let Your Light Shine and Set the World on Fire"
St Catherine’s is a Catholic primary school where Catholic faith is central to school life. Religious Education follows the Come and See programme. Regular School Masses are held. Sacramental preparation includes Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 4) and the Sacrament of the Eucharist (Year 4, with First Holy Communion at St Dominic's Priory). The school emphasises a faith-in-action approach, strong parish links (Holy Name Jesmond and St Dominic’s Priory), and engagement with parish and community activities. The school also participates in activities such as Mini Vinnies and Faith in Education initiatives. The motto and mission statement frame daily life around Gospel values and service to others.
This is a happy school where staff, children and parents genuinely feel like part of a family. The headteacher emphasizes a creative, energetic teaching approach and a strong sense of purpose and community.
Breakfast and After School Club
The school provides Family Support & Attendance Advisory services through Susan Jenkins, who supports wellbeing, attendance, and access to external services. She monitors attendance, sends traffic-light letters, and offers guidance; she is in school Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am–3pm and reachable Monday–Thursday for support (office: 0191 232 6803; mobile: 07506 221429; email: [email protected]).
Nursery capacity is 26 full-time equivalent places; published admission number (PAN) is 30 pupils in Reception; total capacity is 210 pupils. Priority when oversubscribed goes to Looked After Children, Catholic children (especially those in the parish), siblings, and children of other faiths or no faith, with distance used as a tie-breaker. Nursery admits in September after a child’s third birthday; Reception typically in September after the fourth birthday. The school is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Local Governing Committee administers admissions on behalf of the Trust.
No tuition fees at St Catherine’s; optional costs may include school lunches, uniform, wraparound childcare, or contributions towards trips and enrichment activities. Pupil Premium funding is available for eligible children who receive Free School Meals (FSM). No child is excluded due to financial circumstances; families are encouraged to speak confidentially with the school if cost is a concern.
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