St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Tyneside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
For September 2026 entry, 29 families put St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle are St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) (under 0.1 miles, Good, 58% reading, 69% maths); Balliol Primary School (0.3 miles, Inadequate, 57% reading, 64% maths); Balliol Primary School (0.3 miles); and Benton Dene Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 93% maths).
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)Balliol Primary SchoolBalliol Primary SchoolBenton Dene Primary School
The trust
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is one of 39 schools run by Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 12 pupils (5.2%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Goathland Avenue-Lambourn Avenue (e-bound), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle are Longbenton High School (0.4 miles), St Mary's Catholic School (0.9 miles), George Stephenson High School (1.4 miles) and Jesmond Park Academy (1.4 miles).
Longbenton High SchoolSt Mary's Catholic SchoolGeorge Stephenson High SchoolJesmond Park Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in July 2022. Before that, as St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided (URN 108621), it was rated Good in January 2012.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Stephen's prepares pupils to thrive both academically and as confident, thoughtful citizens. The school combines strong teaching in core subjects with rich opportunities for pupils to develop independence, explore careers, and make a positive difference in their community. Parents value the school highly for the difference it makes in children's lives and in the wider community.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well, including disadvantaged pupils, with secure knowledge across all subjects
- English and mathematics are taught very well, with pupils developing strong writing skills and mathematical fluency
- A well-structured phonics approach helps pupils become fluent readers quickly
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with polite, courteous conduct in and around school
- Broad, engaging curriculum with carefully planned knowledge and skills that deepen over time
- Staff are well-trained and quickly identify pupils needing extra support, with effective interventions in place
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Overnight residential visits from Year 3, careers events and workplace visits, Korean club, Lego club, performing arts activities, breakfast club, after-school club
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is a thriving primary school where pupils are very happy and achieve exceptionally well across all subjects. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
20.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 93% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Year 6 Crowned Greenpower Goblins Champions!
14 Jul 2026
Sammy the tortoise visits Early Years!
9 Jul 2026
Marvellous Minibeasts!
7 Jul 2026
Year 5 and Year 6 Residential Visit to High Borrans
6 Jul 2026
Year 4 Residential Visit to Newby Wiske Hall
6 May 2026
Cake, Cuppa and Choir
2 Apr 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle.
- Benton Dene Out of School Club CIC730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is in North Tyneside; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 17 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across North Tyneside council
Places available
2,516
Applications
2,025
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All primary applications across North Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: The school has improved significantly.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
7.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
230
Total Pupils
114
Boys
116
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,510
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,540
Per pupil
£1233k
Total funding
£70k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
9.9%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Questions parents ask about St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
What are SATs results like at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
Of the pupils at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 97% did so in maths.
What is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in July 2022. Before that, as St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided (URN 108621), it was rated Good in January 2012.
What is the catchment area for St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
No fixed boundary. When St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is oversubscribed, North Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
Classes at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle average 28.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle has around 230 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
4.7% of sessions were missed at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle in 2024/25. 9.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
Apply through North Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle: Benton Dene Out of School Club CIC (730m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 17 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is at Goathland Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)