St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
55%
Capacity
88
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 88 pupils on roll, operating at 55% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Bullerwell, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2168th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 8 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 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 George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Dance, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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 | Bell's Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6XX |
| Headteacher | Anne Bullerwell |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.1% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 160 (55% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2168th of 13,686
Nationally
109th of 677
In North East
7th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
77%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
18
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bell's Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6XX
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