St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

A happy school where staff and children show mutual respect and care for one another. A place where children can fully develop their physical, spiritual and academic potential, a place where we strive to meet the needs of each individual to enable them to achieve their absolute best.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs C Bland

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 81 responses • 40.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.7% positive

My child feels safe at this school

98.8% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

97.5% positive 2.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

97.5% positive 1.2% negative

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 81 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

9.0

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

65.0%

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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Michael H Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 1, 2022

4.0

"Generally positive but some issues"

We've had a mixed experience so far. The nursery and reception staff are wonderful, but we've had some issues with communication from the school office and the playground can get a bit chaotic at times. However, our child is happy and learning a lot, and we appreciate the values they're teaching. With a bit more attention to detail, St Mary's could be an even better school. 2022-12-01

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily P Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with lovely staff"

We moved to the area and were worried about transferring our children to a new school. St Mary's has exceeded our expectations in every way. The facilities are fantastic, the teachers are kind and supportive, and the values they teach are in line with our own. Our child is thriving here and we feel so lucky to have found this school. 2022-09-15

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel G Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2022

5.0

"An amazing school experience"

My child attended St Mary's from Reception to Year 6 and we couldn't be happier with the education and care they received. The school's commitment to Catholic values and social responsibility really resonated with us. The facilities are excellent and the staff are like an extended family. We'll always be grateful for the experience they had here. 2022-06-20

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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