St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Address | Stella Lane, NE21 4NE |
| School Website | www.stmaryandthomasaquinas.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1914143116 |
| URN | 149052 |
School Census
| Total | 239 |
| Girls/Boys | 114/125 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.7%/52.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/10/2024 | |
| 04/10/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 04/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 2.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.8 |
| Maths Progress | 2.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Crookhill Community Primary School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hexham Old Road, , NE40 3ES