Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
115%
Capacity
242
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle-under-Lyme community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 242 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Wilson, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3041st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 35 in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 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 Werburgh's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Netball, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Seabridge Lane, Seabridge Lane, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4AG |
| Headteacher | Rachel Wilson |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 242 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.9% |
| School Capacity | 242 / 210 (115% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
3041st of 13,686
Nationally
299th of 1,378
In West Midlands
12th of 35
In Newcastle-under-Lyme
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
74%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Seabridge Lane, Seabridge Lane, Newcastle
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4AG
Seabridge Lane, Seabridge Lane, Newcastle
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4AG
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