St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Under Lyme

In its own words: "“Leaders and governors are inspirational in promoting the school’s mission. They are deeply committed and passionate and constantly support everyone. The school seeks to work well with the local parish and show a commitment to its mission. The school promotes parental engagement; they are highly supportive of developing their child’s vocation."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School are St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 62% maths); Hassell Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 58% reading, 74% maths); Co-op Academy Friarswood (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Knutton St Marys CofE Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 48% reading, 40% maths).

St Mary's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is one of 64 schools run by St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

40.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (38%), Asian (31%) and Black (16%).

In 2026, 31 pupils (7%) received SEN support and 5 (1.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Platform 2, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bailey Street (opposite), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mary's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 364 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.

In 2024/25, St Mary's Catholic Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to St Mary's Catholic Primary School are St John Fisher Catholic College (0.3 miles), Newcastle Academy (0.8 miles) and The Orme Academy (1.1 miles).