St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
85%
Capacity
222
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 222 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Fallon, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4258th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 38 in North Tyneside.
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 23 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (35 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Coding, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 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 | Goathland Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 8FA |
| Headteacher | Stephen Fallon |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 262 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Dec 2024): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4258th of 13,686
Nationally
230th of 677
In North East
13th of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
93%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
35 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
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Contact Information
Goathland Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
North Tyneside, NE12 8FA
Goathland Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
North Tyneside, NE12 8FA
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