How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?

Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School has 226 pupils on roll.

What ages does Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School take?

Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School located?

Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 6EB, Newcastle upon Tyne.

How do I apply to Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?

Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School was 0.138 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?

When Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle and St Andrew’s, Newcastle (see note 3); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 7 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child’s home address and the main entrance of the school. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.7% of pupils at Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

0.138miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle and St Andrew’s, Newcastle (see note 3)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
6Sibling attending the school — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school in September (see note 8)
7Children of staff — Children of a member of school staff who has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admission to the school is made (see note 9)
8Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister or faith leader. (see note 6)
9Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a minister or faith leader. (see note 7)
10Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child’s home address and the main entrance of the school. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each category, provisions (i) exceptional social/medical/pastoral need and (ii) sibling attendance can raise priority within that category. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school must be admitted via a separate procedure before allocation under these criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.