Is St Mary's Catholic School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 12 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Catholic School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Mary's Catholic School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 54.1 (England: 46.2). 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Mary's Catholic School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Catholic School

Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE

Local ranking1st of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1395

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 September 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 54.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 60.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 77.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 225

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 70.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 10.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

35.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

36.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

127

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 19.8% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 31.0
16-18 Cohort: 291

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1459
Boys: 781 (53%)
Girls: 681 (47%)
Capacity: 1395 (105% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 24.4%
EAL: 22.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 93.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,511/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 63.6%
White Other: 8.7%
Black African: 8.3%
Asian Indian: 3.2%
Asian Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.9%
Asian Chinese: 1.9%
Black Other: 1.9%

63.6%

White British

8.7%

White Other

8.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01912153260

admin@st-marys.newcastle.sch.uk

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Benton Park Road

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East

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Administrative

URN: 140081
UKPRN: 10043057
Establishment No.: 4714
Trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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