St Mary's Catholic School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 12% in England
1 of 11 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils
1,462
First preferences per place
1.84
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | 55.9 | 58.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61% | 63% | 69% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 64% | 67% | 66% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.47 | 0.56 | — |
84% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Jesmond Park Academy · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- Longbenton High School · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Gosforth Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 14% in England
- Benfield School · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- George Stephenson High School · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
- Walker Riverside Academy · 2.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 5% in England
Best secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne · Best secondary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
St Mary's Catholic School is in High Heaton (typical home £295,000, crime very low).
What is St Mary's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does St Mary's Catholic School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Mary's Catholic School is in the top 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.