St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Station Road Wallsend Tyne and Wear NE28 8EN |
| Phone | 01912623098 |
| Reference Number | 148816 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 190 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.32%
Girls: 43.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| 3 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 4 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 5 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 6 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.3% |
| African | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School Aided | |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Western Community Primary School
Rutland Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8QL |
0.28 miles |
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Wallsend Jubilee Primary School
Mullen Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9HA |
0.63 miles |
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Carville Primary School
The Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6AX |
0.65 miles |
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Carville Academy
The Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6AX |
0.65 miles |
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Redesdale Primary School
Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8TS |
0.67 miles |
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Richardson Dees Primary School
High Street East, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7RT |
0.72 miles |
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
0.74 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
North Terrace, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6PY |
1.01 miles |
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Walkergate Community School
Sutton Street, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4SD |
1.1 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4HQ |
1.12 miles |
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Battle Hill Primary School
Berwick Drive, Battle Hill Estate, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9DH |
1.26 miles |
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Ravenswood Primary School
Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5TU |
1.46 miles |
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St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1RZ |
1.53 miles |
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Tyneview Primary School
Winslow Place, Off Titan Road, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 3QP |
1.53 miles |
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St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1BQ |
1.53 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Coniston Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0EP |
1.59 miles |
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Benton Park Primary School
Corchester Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7SS |
1.64 miles |
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Chillingham Road Primary School
Ninth Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5XX |
1.67 miles |
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Hadrian Park Primary School
Addington Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9RT |
1.74 miles |
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Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Martin Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0AG |
1.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Beacon Hill School
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
0.76 miles |
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Benfield School
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4NU |
0.83 miles |
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Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
0.86 miles |
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Walker Riverside Academy
Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4AW |
1.07 miles |
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Sir Charles Parsons School
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4ED |
1.16 miles |
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Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
1.49 miles |
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Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7TN |
1.5 miles |
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Benton House School
Benton House, Front Street, Benton, NE7 7XE |
1.65 miles |
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Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP |
1.88 miles |
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Silverdale School
Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG |
1.9 miles |
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Keelman's Way School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1QY |
1.96 miles |
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Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER |
2.02 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE |
2.21 miles |
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Hebburn Comprehensive School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU |
2.29 miles |
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Hopespring Newcastle
Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens), Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8UZ |
2.41 miles |
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Percy Hedley School
West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7BH |
2.52 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET |
2.62 miles |
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Jarrow School
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR |
2.66 miles |
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George Stephenson High School
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6SA |
2.75 miles |
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Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
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2.76 miles |