St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

St Mary's aims to develop the talents of each pupil as a unique individual whose full potential can be developed in a community which has Christ at its centre.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr J Wheatley

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.0

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 67 responses • 35.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.1% positive 3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97% positive 3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

95.5% positive 3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

97% positive 3% negative

My child does well at this school

94.1% positive 6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 67 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

79.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Katie W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Amazing School & Staff!"

We're absolutely loving St Mary's! My daughter has settled in so well and is thriving thanks to the wonderful teachers and staff. The school's emphasis on Christian values and kindness really resonates with us as a family. We feel so supported and encouraged here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah J

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education & Community!"

We were at St Mary's for 6 years and had a fantastic experience. The school's academic standards are high, but it's the values and character that they instil in children that truly set them apart. My children have grown into kind, confident, and compassionate individuals thanks to the school's caring community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James M

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Generally Happy, but a Few Concerns"

We've had a good experience at St Mary's so far, but we do have some concerns about the school's organisation and communication. The teachers are generally great, but we've had a few instances where our child has been forgotten in class. Overall, we're happy with the school's emphasis on values and community, but we'd like to see some improvements in certain areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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