St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, NE30 3EYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats is a primary school in North Shields for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 15th of 49 primary schools in North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2020, report published 23 June 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Pupils are happy at this caring and inclusive school. Parents comment positively about the 'family feel' of the school and how it is part of the local community. Pupils' behaviour reflects one of the school's key teachings of 'treat each other as you want to be treated'. Pupils learn about a range of values, including tolerance and empathy. This helps the school to be a place where everyone is welcome. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Published outcomes show that pupils achieve well in the core subjects of English and mathematics. Pupils feel safe at the school. They know they have trusted adults to report any worries to. Pupils are confident that the staff care and will follow up on these concerns. Children in the early years learn how to interact positively with each other through activities that encourage sharing and turn taking. Pupils develop their talents and interests by attending the range of extra-curricular clubs that are on offer. Pupils take on leadership roles, for example as Mini Vinnies, eco warriors or 'special friend' mentors. These opportunities help to develop a sense of community across the school.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers do not choose the best activities to check on pupils' learning. As a result, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not always identified and addressed as quickly as they could be, which may hinder their achievement. To further enhance the quality of education, the school should ensure that teachers consistently select the most effective methods to identify any gaps in pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
185 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkhouse Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Marden Bridge Middle School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Cullercoats Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Preston Grange Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% 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 Colette Bland
- Phone
- 01912518080
- Address
- Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, NE30 3EY
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 148450
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.