St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
100%
Capacity
209
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Ness, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 354th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle include Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Vincents 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Monkchester Road, St. Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2TX |
| Headteacher | Angela Ness |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.2% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (89%)
354th of 13,686
Nationally
20th of 677
In North East
2nd of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
89%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
89%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
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Contact Information
Monkchester Road, St. Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2TX
Monkchester Road, St. Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2TX
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