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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4HB

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

189

Ages

4-11

FSM

5.8%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2013

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

100.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

90.0%

RWM Combined

90.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 90% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 189 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Duckpool Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4HB | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

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

May 2025 — Standards maintained
Jun 2013 — Good (predecessor: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham's latest exam results?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham: KS2 2024/25: 90% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead (NE16 4HB).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham has around 189 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham with other schools?

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