How many pupils does St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon have?

St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon has 241 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

90% of pupils at St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Stella Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, NE21 4NE

Not rated

Inspected 15 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

90%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

241

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is an academy converter in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 241 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gateshead →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 241 / 210 (115%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 October 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

7.7%

Free school meals

2.6%

EAL

0.8%

SEN support

5.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

90%

Expected standard (RWM)

23%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

2.8%

Overall absence

3.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.76

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

24.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

5.65

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

£46,739

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,745 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,357

Spend per pupil

£6,038

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Stella Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, NE21 4NE
Phone: 01914143116
Headteacher: J Craig
Website: stmaryandthomasaquinasblaydon.bwcet.com

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon?: St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is an academy converter in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon have?: St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon has 241 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 90% of pupils at St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon?: St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is located at Stella Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, NE21 4NE.

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