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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Goodgraded 12/03/2024Ages 3–1188 pupilsRoman Catholic
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 88 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2024, St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne can view St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 12/03/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence19.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals49.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language28.9%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)0%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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