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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8FA

Ages 3–11 · 230 pupils · North Tyneside

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Ofsted

Improved significantly

KS2 expected (RWM)

93%

Overall absence

5.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Improved significantly

Inspection date

2025-01-20

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)93%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
111.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.3%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
175

Absence trend

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 fill88%

230 pupils · 262 places

Pupils on roll
230
Boys / girls
114 / 116
School capacity
262
Capacity fill
230 / 262 (88%)
Free school meals
21.2%
FSM pupils
47
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 Stephen Fallon

Location

Address
Goathland Avenue, Longbenton
Postcode
NE12 8FA
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
North Tyneside
District
North Tyneside
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North
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, North Tyneside, 230 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 21.2%. 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 NE12
18
Primary in NE12
12
Open schools in North Tyneside LA
87
Primary in North Tyneside LA
56

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 NE12

  • Balliol Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8QP · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS226%
    • Absence8.1%
    • FSM50.0%

    0.3 miles away

  • Balliol Primary School

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8QP · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    0.3 miles away

  • Benton Dene Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8FD · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM20.2%

    0.4 miles away

  • Benton Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7SS · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM10.6%

    0.6 miles away

  • Forest Hall Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 9BA · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM44.9%

    0.9 miles away

  • Ivy Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle upon Tyne · NE12 9AP · North Tyneside

    Ages 2–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence8.9%
    • FSM51.5%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Stephen Fallon
Telephone
01916250900
Website
www.ststephensprimaryschool.co.uk

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