St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton

A good academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE51DN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hillhead Road
West Denton
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE51DN
Phone
1912672233
Website
stjohnvianneynewcastle.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148977
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Hillhead Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 1DN
Website
www.stjohnvianneynewcastle.org
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
473 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
445
Free School Meals
21.2% (94 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
71.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.0 (7.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
445 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Act justly, love tenderly, walk humbly"

Dignity of the Human Person We Are Called to Live as Family and Community Rights and Responsibilities Stewardship An Option for the Poor and Vulnerable The Dignity and Rights of Workers Solidarity and the Common Good

St. John Vianney is a Catholic School, seeking to encourage the child's deeper love and understanding of our faith and foster a desire to follow Jesus.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher emphasises pride in a rich, nurturing Catholic education on a self-contained campus, a strong faith-based community, partnership with families, parish and Trust, and a commitment to helping every child reach their full potential and become lifelong learners.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

STEM club

Facilities

Self-contained grounds Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2) teaching block 52-place Nursery attached to main building

Curriculum Highlights

Maths - No Problem! mastery curriculum CPA (concrete, pictorial and abstract) approach to maths Tough Ten arithmetic questions Maths Blast Mastering Number (NCETM) Times Tables Rockstars Oxford Reading Tree reading scheme Unlocking Letters and Sounds phonics Birth to 5 Matters alignment in Early Years

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