Best Catholic Schools in North Shields
4 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In North Shields, 10.8% of schools are Roman Catholic, with 4 schools offering a mix of primary and secondary education to 2,261 pupils.
- North Shields has a higher proportion of Catholic schools compared to the national average of 3.7%, reflecting a strong presence of faith-based education locally.
- Ofsted inspections show 100% of North Shields' Catholic schools are Good or Outstanding, with 2 Good and 0 Outstanding ratings out of 2 inspected, surpassing the national average of 90%.
- Catholic schools in North Shields have a 65.6% KS2 expected standard rate, 0.21 Progress 8 score, and 43.6% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, indicating strong academic performance.
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE29 8LF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.21
Attainment 849.2
Eng+Maths66%
Pupils1,660
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
North Shields, NE30 3EY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence4.0%
Pupils185
P/T Ratio21.8
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 37 catholic schools in North Shields, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North Shields | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.21 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 24% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,317 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.