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St Mary's Catholic School

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7PE

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,462

Local authority

Newcastle upon Tyne

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas 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 (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1,462 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 24.5%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
16
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE7
5
Secondary in NE7
2
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Secondary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

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

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
140081

Location

Address
Benton Park Road
Postcode
NE7 7PE
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North
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
1,462
Boys / girls
781 / 681
School capacity
1,395
Capacity fill
1,462 / 1,395 (105%)
Free school meals
24.5%
FSM pupils
284
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has 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
Emma Patterson
Telephone
01912153260
Website
http://stmarysnewcastle.co.uk/

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