St Mary's Catholic Primary School
131%
Capacity
275
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 275 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (131% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Graham, it falls under South 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 3255th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, St Mary'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 | Catholic |
| Address | Ayr Drive, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 4AW |
| Headteacher | Marie Graham |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 275 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.8% |
| School Capacity | 275 / 210 (131% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3255th of 13,686
Nationally
178th of 677
In North East
9th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
73%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (81% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ayr Drive, Jarrow
South Tyneside, NE32 4AW
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