St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Bell's Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6XXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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 49th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 7 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils thrive at St George's Primary School. They are happy and kept safe. The culture of the school is built on kindness. The school has been on a journey of rapid change over the last 18 months. Leaders, staff and pupils recognise these changes. They are extremely proud of their school. Leaders and staff have high expectations of the behaviour and attitudes of all pupils. Behaviour in classrooms and around the school is exemplary. Pupils understand and demonstrate what is expected of them. They learn how to be resilient and tolerant and to respect each other. They benefit from clear school rules. Consequently, learning is focused and disruption to lessons is rare. Classrooms are calm and focused places to learn. The school rewards pupils' positive work and attitudes in different ways. Pupils talk enthusiastically about voting for activities in 'Golden Time' as a reward. There are a variety of leadership roles available for pupils. Pupils say they enjoy leading assemblies as it gives them confidence. They are enthusiastic about their learning beyond the classroom, such as school visits and trips. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about a trip to Kielder and the activities they took part in, such as the zip wire. Various after-school activities help pupils socialise beyond the school day.
What the school should improve
- In some curriculum subjects, the school has not identified the important knowledge and vocabulary that pupils need to learn. Teachers are still developing their curriculum expertise to help them deliver these subjects successfully. This means that pupils do not develop a deep understanding in these subjects over time. The school should ensure that, in all subjects, they identify the knowledge that pupils need for later learning and support teachers to deliver this subject content consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
83 pupils on roll, with places for 160
Schools near St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemington Riverside Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| Waverley Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 74% met the expected standard |
| Broadwood Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Blaydon West Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
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 Anne Bullerwell
- Phone
- 01912675677
- Address
- Bell's Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6XX
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 148444
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.