Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE30 3EY
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Cullercoats, North Shields.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in North Shields and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 19.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
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