# St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton — Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs A D Thorpe

## Contact

- **Address:** St John Vianney Primary School, Hillhead Road, West Denton, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- **Phone:** 0191 267 2233
- **Website:** https://www.stjohnvianneynewcastle.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/newcastle-upon-tyne/st-john-vianney-catholic-primary-school-west-denton-22217

## About

St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is a happy school where over 97% of pupils report that they 'love' attending school and would recommend it to others. We aim to inspire and challenge our pupils in every area of the curriculum, and ensure that every child has the opportunity to develop spiritually, socially, emotionally personally, creatively and academically.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Apr 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about St John Vianney: While I appreciate the school's efforts to create a caring environment, I've had some issues with communication between staff and parents. However, the teachers are generally supportive and my child seems happy. I hope to see improvements in the near future. *(May 2023)*
- **5/5** — Amazing school, amazing community!: I'm so grateful to have my child at St John Vianney. The staff are caring, the facilities are great, and the values are truly embodied in the school's mission. My child loves attending and I feel confident in their education. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A wonderful school experience: I have fond memories of my time at St John Vianney. The school's focus on character development and Catholic values had a huge impact on my child's confidence and sense of purpose. The teachers were always supportive and encouraging. *(Feb 2021)*

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