St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Vinny Turner, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2287th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 29 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 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 | Heaton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HN |
| Headteacher | Vinny Turner |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.5% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2287th of 13,686
Nationally
118th of 677
In North East
9th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
77%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Heaton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HN
Heaton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HN
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