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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 2JX

Ages 3–11 · 221 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

6.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-11-09

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)67%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.0%
Unauthorised3.1%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
186

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill105%

221 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
221
Boys / girls
106 / 115
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
221 / 210 (105%)
Free school meals
72.4%
FSM pupils
144
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Paul Brown

Location

Address
Headlam Street, Byker
Postcode
NE6 2JX
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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, 221 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 72.4%. 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 NE6
17
Primary in NE6
13
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 NE6

  • Byker Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 2AT · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence8.7%
    • FSM81.9%

    0.3 miles away

  • Welbeck Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 2QL · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS229%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM74.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Chillingham Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 5XX · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM41.8%

    0.6 miles away

  • Hotspur Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 5PA · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM38.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Walkergate Community School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 4SD · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM50.3%

    0.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Brown
Telephone
01912659881
Website
www.stlawrencesprimary.org.uk

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