St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11241 pupils

Stella Lane, NE21 4NEWebsite01914143116

Inspected241 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils241

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils241

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

241 / 210 (115%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~30*

Head Teacher

Mr J Craig

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 80%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.3x oversubscribed (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 88%

2.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

2.8%vs 6.4% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 88% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate2.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence3.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support5.4%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (33%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (33%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (20%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (13%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils241

Free school meals5.8%

English as additional language2.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British93.4%

White Other2.1%

Mixed White & Asian2.1%

Indian1.2%

Mixed White & African0.8%

Pakistani0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

34 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 10Least deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingChurch of St. Mary and St. Thomas Aquinas and presbytery adjoining.Grade II Listed

Trust Performance

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 853.0

Progress 80.36

EBacc entry62.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,248

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,152 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,311

Support staff£828

Premises£130

Energy£134

Learning resources£164

Income per pupil£5,534

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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