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St Mary's Catholic School
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- Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7PE
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make extremely good use of the many opportunities they have in the wider curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils rise to these expectations with pride. Instances of low-level disruption and bullying are very rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff equip pupils with sophisticated vocabulary to examine complex subject matter.
Strengths and Challenges: Exceptional teaching through effective strategies enables rapid progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school ensures parents can get involved in several structured activities.
Communication: They communicate with parents about their child's progress and events effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents report positively through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure that pupils benefit from a high-quality and expansive curriculum.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders relentlessly focus on the well-being and professional development of their staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Instances of low-level disruption and bullying are very rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils respect differences and are mindful of the well-being of others.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils engage in an extensive range of clubs, trips, and events.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students commit to a minimum of one hour鈥檚 school service every week.
Outdoor Facilities: School provides various outdoor facilities for holistic development.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive career guidance and undertake work experience in Years 10 and 12.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students receive training and act as mentors.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers ensure that pupils with SEND have deep knowledge for future learning.
Subjects Offered: A highly effective and ambitious curriculum covers all major subjects.
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St Mary's Catholic School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1442 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm thrilled to greet you here at St. Mary's. For all families, picking a secondary school is a critical choice. To enable you to make an informed decision, we want to provide you with as much information as we can about our school. St. Mary's is a top-notch secondary school in our opinion, but I urge you to visit the campus to meet the teachers and students, see our first-rate facilities, and learn more about the great, all-around education we provide. I also urge you to speak with families whose children are already students at St. Mary's. They will undoubtedly talk well of their experiences, I am confident. You might also enjoy reading the Ofsted and Diocese inspection reports, which rate the school as Outstanding. Additional helpful material can be found on our page, such as our newsletters, which feature many of our kids' accomplishments. I hope that all of these ideas will give you a good sense of the school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 13-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 98% | 64% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 23.20% | 35.00% | 18.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 22.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 33.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 8.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.23 | 2.52 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 37.32% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.63 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 9 | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 4 | 38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% 6 | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.1 | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.46% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 2 | 24% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 2 | 35.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 17.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% 3 | 8.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 13 | 11.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.04 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 75.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 67.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 20.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 36.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 19.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 30.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 9.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 10.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 68.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 23.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 31.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.18% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.42 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.11 | 29.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.20% | 15.26% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 374 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 53.15% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 19.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 12.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.63 | 31.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.46 | 32.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.7% | 18.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 116 | 573 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 59.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 12.25% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 14.42% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.40 2 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 6 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.4% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 92 | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 48.36% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 14.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 15.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.00 3 | 30 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.76 4 | 28.67 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.9% | 15.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 15.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.22% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.94 | 29.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.28 | 31.38 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 15.69% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 88.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 17.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.71% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1