St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
94%
Capacity
221
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 221 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend "Good", the school is led by headteacher R Lalor, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6373rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 38 in North Tyneside.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 27 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (42 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend 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 | Coniston Road, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 0EP |
| Headteacher | R Lalor |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 221 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.9% |
| School Capacity | 221 / 236 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6373rd of 13,686
Nationally
334th of 677
In North East
20th of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
42 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coniston Road, Wallsend
North Tyneside, NE28 0EP
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