St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
94%
Capacity
198
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats "Good", the school is led by headteacher Colette Bland, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1556th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 38 in North Tyneside.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 22 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (81 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats include Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats 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 | Farringdon Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 3EY |
| Headteacher | Colette Bland |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 210 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1556th of 13,686
Nationally
80th of 677
In North East
3rd of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
81 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
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Contact Information
Farringdon Road, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE30 3EY
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