St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Charles' Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 9th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 February 2012, report published 28 March 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
St Charles Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and happy place to learn. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well across the curriculum and in all key stages. They are well prepared for the next phase of their education. Pupils are keen to take on responsibilities within school. For example, the elected Safe Squad look out for one another's safety. Recently, they designed posters for the car park reminding parents and carers and visitors to drive safely for everyone's protection. The Laudato Si club are working towards a Live Simply award through taking part in a range of environmentally friendly projects. Pupils benefit from a range of wider opportunities in school, including residential visits, clubs and trips to places of interest. Parents typically comment that the school allows their children 'to thrive academically, personally and socially'. Pupils behave very well. They know that the simple 'footsteps' rules are there to make sure everyone can follow the St Charles' mission to 'be the best we can be and live life to the full'. Pupils have good, trusting relationships with staff. They know that their views and suggestions are important and that staff will always listen. Pupils show great respect for everyone in the school community.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, the activities teachers set for pupils are not precisely matched to the intended learning outcomes from a lesson. This means that pupils' learning is not as secure as it should be. The school should work with staff to support them in focusing their planned activities on specific learning intentions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
241 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near St Charles' Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange First School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Archibald First School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Gosforth Central Middle School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Regent Farm First School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Nealings
- Phone
- 01912852553
- Address
- Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HE
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 148269
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.