St Paul's CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
227
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 230 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jason Cochrane, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8737th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 18 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
St Paul's CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.6/5 from 21 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Cross Country, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Book Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Paul's CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Victoria Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JU |
| Headteacher | Jason Cochrane |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.5% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 230 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8737th of 13,686
Nationally
451st of 677
In North East
35th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
57%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
57
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Victoria Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JU
Victoria Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JU
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