St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
92%
Capacity
194
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall "Good", the school is led by headteacher Siobhan Foster, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3365th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 38 in North Tyneside.
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (63 responses).
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 Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall include Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Book Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Great Lime Road, Great Lime Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 7AB |
| Headteacher | Siobhan Foster |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3365th of 13,686
Nationally
188th of 677
In North East
12th of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
63 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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 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 Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
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Contact Information
Great Lime Road, Great Lime Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
North Tyneside, NE12 7AB
Great Lime Road, Great Lime Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
North Tyneside, NE12 7AB
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