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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

Gateshead, NE16 4HBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#9,940
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Whickham is a smaller-than-average primary, with 189 pupils against a capacity of 210. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local area: just 5.8% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23-24%. The school's Roman Catholic character is reflected in its facilities, which include a chapel, and it clearly holds strong appeal for local families. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 56 applications for 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. All 27 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a strong chance of success. The school is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 4 to 11, located in the Gateshead local authority area of the North East.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressDuckpool Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 4HB
HeadteacherJoseph Wheatley
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils189
Free School Meals (FSM)5.8%
School Capacity189 / 210 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketTennisDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningBook ClubScience ClubArt ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: stmaryswhickham.bwcet.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.