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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 1DN

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

426

Local authority

Newcastle upon Tyne

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 426 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 23.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
104
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE5
18
Primary in NE5
14
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Primary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
72

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE5

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148977

Location

Address
Hillhead Road, West Denton
Postcode
NE5 1DN
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
426
Boys / girls
215 / 211
School capacity
473
Capacity fill
426 / 473 (90%)
Free school meals
23.2%
FSM pupils
99
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Allyson Thorpe
Telephone
01912672233
Website
www.stjohnvianneynewcastle.org

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