St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School, Newcastle

In its own words: "> Inspire a strong sense of faith and commitment to Christian & British values > Inspire a love of learning so children can achieve their potential Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”"

From the headteacher's welcome: "We work hard to inspire a love of learning and are committed to providing the best all-round education for every pupil, in a safe and nurturing environment. We set high expectations and standards, with the aim of enabling all children to flourish and reach their full potential."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 81% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

Across Staffordshire, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Staffordshire lodged 86 appeals against primary school offers; 53 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (15.1% of those heard).

The nearest other state primary schools to St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School are St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); Ellison Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 80% maths); May Bank Infants' School (0.4 miles, Good); and Hempstalls Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 82% maths).

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 20 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 4 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Platform 2, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Margaret's Church (opposite), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 221 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School are The Orme Academy (0.3 miles), St John Fisher Catholic College (1.2 miles) and Chesterton Community Sports College (1.7 miles).