Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton currently has around 210 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 20.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.4%). other white pupils make up about 10.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Heaton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5HN |
| Website: | www.stteresasnewcastle.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912655076 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Vinny Turner |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148813 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 210 |
| Number of Boys: | 100 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.40% | 110 |
| Other White | 10.50% | 22 |
| African | 6.20% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 4.80% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 4.30% | 9 |
| Indian | 4.30% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 4.30% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 3.30% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 5 |
| Irish | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | - not rated | 315 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhurst Private School The Grove , Jesmond NE2 2PN | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Newcastle High School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DS | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.