St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
104%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 216 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate McKenna, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6920th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 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 Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope 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 | Bardon Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4BT |
| Headteacher | Kate McKenna |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.7% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 216 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6920th of 13,686
Nationally
368th of 677
In North East
27th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
63%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bardon Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4BT
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