St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
93%
Capacity
442
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 442 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 473 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Allyson Thorpe, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3878th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 48 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Football, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton 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 | Hillhead Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DN |
| Headteacher | Allyson Thorpe |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 442 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.4% |
| School Capacity | 442 / 473 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3878th of 13,686
Nationally
204th of 677
In North East
14th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
71%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hillhead Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DN
Hillhead Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DN
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