St Charles' Catholic Primary School
92%
Capacity
241
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About St Charles' Catholic Primary School
St Charles' 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 241 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Charles' Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Nealings, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1091st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Charles' Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 30 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Charles' Catholic Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Charles' 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 | Regent Farm Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HE |
| Headteacher | Louise Nealings |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 241 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.4% |
| School Capacity | 241 / 262 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1091st of 13,686
Nationally
56th of 677
In North East
3rd of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
37%
Higher Standard
'22/23
91%
'23/24
83%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
110
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Charles' Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Regent Farm Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HE
Regent Farm Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HE
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