St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
104%
Capacity
218
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
St Lawrence's 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 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Brown, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8758th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 19 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Lawrence's Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 67.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Lawrence's 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 | Headlam Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2JX |
| Headteacher | Paul Brown |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 67.8% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 210 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8758th of 13,686
Nationally
454th of 677
In North East
36th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
57%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Headlam Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2JX
Headlam Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2JX
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