Is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 April 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 26th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend?

Applications for Reception places at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend

Station Road, Wallsend, NE28 8EN

Local ranking26th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 April 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 48.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 74.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 56.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 27

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 190
Boys: 107 (56%)
Girls: 83 (44%)
Capacity: 210 (90% full)
SEND: 9.5%
FSM Eligible: 23.7%
EAL: 9.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 7.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,800/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.3%
Black African: 4.2%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Asian Other: 2.1%
Asian Indian: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Asian Chinese: 1.1%
White Other: 0.5%

86.3%

White British

4.2%

Black African

2.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01912623098

scpschool@stcolumbasprimary.co.uk

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Station Road

Wallsend, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148816
UKPRN: 10089428
Establishment No.: 3320
Trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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