Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Seabridge Lane, Clayton, Seabridge Lane, Newcastle, ST5 4AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 2nd of 15 primary schools in Newcastle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2014, report published 11 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 September 2022
In the words of its mission statement, this school 'is a place where all are valued, and none left out'. As a result of this ethos, which all staff promote, pupils are happy to attend school. They feel safe and cared for. Staff have high expectations of behaviour and attitudes which pupils live up to. Pupils listen attentively in lessons and work hard. They show respect to staff and each other. Pupils say that bullying does not happen. They know that staff take any poor behaviour seriously and deal with it. Pupils enjoy their learning. For example, they speak with enthusiasm about their favourite authors and stories. Most pupils can read well for their age. However, a small number need more support. This is starting to happen. Pupils remember a lot of what they have learned in other subjects. With support, they are starting to connect their learning across the curriculum. The wider curriculum helps to develop pupils' character. Roles such as house captains or being a 'Mini Vinnie' help pupils to contribute to their school community. Pupils also have many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. They enjoy a range of sports and music clubs.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, some of the work given to pupils does not support them to achieve the intended outcomes in the curriculum. As a result, pupils do not achieve as well as they could in these subjects. Leaders must ensure that they support teachers to understand the most appropriate work to give to pupils so that they achieve the intended outcomes.
- A small number of pupils do not use phonics well to decode unknown words. As a result, they cannot read confidently or fluently for their age. Leaders should ensure that these pupils receive appropriate support in phonics to improve their ability to read.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
228 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Seabridge Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 48% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Westlands Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Brickley
- Phone
- 01782973888
- Address
- Seabridge Lane, Clayton, Seabridge Lane, Newcastle, ST5 4AG
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 145687
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.