How many pupils attend St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School has 221 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School take?

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School located?

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2JX, Newcastle upon Tyne.

How do I apply to St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?

St Lawrence'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 St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Lawrence'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 are Reception places decided at St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?

When St Lawrence'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 resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the of the former parish of St Lawrence, Byker within the Parish of Christ the King in Newcastle upon Tyne. (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.5% of pupils at St Lawrence'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 places are decided at St Lawrence'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 resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the of the former parish of St Lawrence, Byker within the Parish of Christ the King in Newcastle upon Tyne. (see notes 3&11)
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 members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
8Any other children — Any other children.

Transcribed verbatim from the determined admission policy linked from this school's page in Newcastle City Council's directory of schools. A child with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school must be admitted; that is not an oversubscription criterion.

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.

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?: St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School has 221 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School take?: St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School located?: St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2JX, Newcastle upon Tyne.
How do I apply to St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?: St Lawrence'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 St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Lawrence'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 are Reception places decided at St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?: When St Lawrence'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 resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the of the former parish of St Lawrence, Byker within the Parish of Christ the King in Newcastle upon Tyne. (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.5% of pupils at St Lawrence'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 places are decided at St Lawrence'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 resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the of the former parish of St Lawrence, Byker within the Parish of Christ the King in Newcastle upon Tyne. (see notes 3&11)
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 members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
8Any other children — Any other children.

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?: St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School has 221 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School take?: St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School located?: St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2JX, Newcastle upon Tyne.
How do I apply to St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?: St Lawrence'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 St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Lawrence'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 are Reception places decided at St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?: When St Lawrence'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 resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the of the former parish of St Lawrence, Byker within the Parish of Christ the King in Newcastle upon Tyne. (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.5% of pupils at St Lawrence'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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