St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Blyth
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Blyth, part of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 9 schools in Blyth with published results, and 13,133rd of 14,452 across England. It was 68% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Northumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 48% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School are Malvin's Close Academy (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 79% maths); Croftway Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 78% maths); Morpeth Road Academy (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 76% maths); and Newsham Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 57% reading, 54% maths).
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Malvin's Close AcademyCroftway AcademyMorpeth Road AcademyNewsham Primary School
The trust
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 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.
Who goes there
36.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 25 pupils (11.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newsham Railway Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Princess Louise Road (eastbound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 382 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 Northumberland (44), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School are Bede Academy (0.4 miles) and The Blyth Academy (1.2 miles).
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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Early years.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Behaviour & attitudes (Requires Improvement), Leadership & management (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
36.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 71% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 48% to 53% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 69% to 64% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 22 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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 Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
214 pupils
315 places
101 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Blyth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blyth
Across Northumberland council
Places available
3,735
Applications
2,569
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Northumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
13.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
217
Total Pupils
112
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,910
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,944
Per pupil
£1464k
Total funding
£109k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
8.8%
Persistent absence
193
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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 53% did so in maths.
What is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Northumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 68% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School has around 217 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 8.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Northumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 22 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is at Claremont Terrace, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2LE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)