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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

Headlam Street, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2JX

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

218

Ages

3-11

FSM

67.8%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

84.0%

Writing

77.0%

Maths

84.0%

RWM Combined

77.0%

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About St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 218 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Headlam Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2JX | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

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

Sept 2023 — School remains Good
Dec 2017 — Good (predecessor: St Lawrence's RC Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

What is St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School located?

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6 2JX).

How many pupils attend St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School has around 218 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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