St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

A good academy converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE164HB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
11 June 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Duckpool Lane
Whickham
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE164HB
Phone
1914205828
Website
stmaryswhickham.bwcet.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149053
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4HB
Website
stmaryswhickham.bwcet.com
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
198
Free School Meals
6.6% (13 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.1 (11.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 108.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
198 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be who God means you to be"

Love and Solidarity Faithfulness and Integrity Dignity and Compassion Humility and Gentleness Truth and Justice Forgiveness and Mercy Purity and Holiness Tolerance and Peace Service to Sacrifice Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Develop spirituality; Act with justice, respect and dignity; Foster a sense of vocation; Promote educational excellence; Form high aspirations; Celebrate community; Support exceptional leadership.

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Headteacher Joseph Wheatley, describing St Mary’s as a hub of education, faith and community, welcoming all families, and focusing on developing each pupil’s God-given gifts.

Curriculum Highlights

Art Overview Computing Overview Design Technology Overview French KS1 Overview KS2 French Overview Geography Overview History Overview Mathematics Overview Progression in Number Music Overview PE Overview Reading Policy Overview Literary Canon RE Overview RHE Overview Science Overview Writing Policy Handwriting Policy EYFS Curriculum Overview EYFS Policy

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

St Mary’s wraps around care is provided by two partners: Duckpool Pre-School CIC operates from 8:50am – 2:50pm, Monday to Friday, and accepts 15 or 30 hour childcare entitlement; contact Jacqui Sordy on 0191 4881137 or [email protected]. Small Saints Out of School Club offers breakfast and after-school club from 7:30am-8:50am and 3:20pm-6pm, Monday to Friday, exclusively for St Mary’s pupils; located at St Mary’s Parish Hall; contact Sarah Ingham on 07960 082301 or [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Planned Admission Number: 30. Admissions Policy Criteria will be applied on an Equal Preference basis. Welcomes applications from all families.

Financial Information

The cost of the meal is currently £2.85 per day and meals can be paid for via your school online Arbor account. Universal Free School Meals for Key Stage 1.

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