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St Mary's Catholic School

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St Mary's Catholic School

Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE

Academy converter
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,459
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.5%
Attainment 8
58.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
43.2%
Basics 9-5
68.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.1%
EBacc APS
5.39
EBacc 9-5
34.6%
EBacc 9-4
43.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.43
A*-A Grades
27.3%
A*-B Grades
53.7%
AAB+ %
19.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 140 students entered

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About St Mary's Catholic School

St Mary's Catholic School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.9. The school has around 1,459 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Catholic School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Outstanding
  2. May 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic School

What is St Mary's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Mary's Catholic School's latest exam results?
St Mary's Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary's Catholic School located?
St Mary's Catholic School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE7 7PE).
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic School?
St Mary's Catholic School has around 1,459 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's Catholic School with other schools?
View St Mary's Catholic School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newcastle upon Tyne.