Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
109%
Capacity
228
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Henzell, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9542nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 23 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Drama, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Summerhill Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6EB |
| Headteacher | Samantha Henzell |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.6% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9542nd of 13,686
Nationally
499th of 677
In North East
41st of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Summerhill Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6EB
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