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St Mary's Catholic School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Mary's Catholic School is a academy converter secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1459 pupils, and a capacity of 1395 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,459

Pupils

1,395

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

St Mary's Catholic School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1459 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1395 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Mary's Catholic School — School Information

Full address
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.5% of pupils
DfE URN
140081

Other Secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If St Mary's Catholic School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Catholic School

Is St Mary's Catholic School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic School currently has 1459 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1395 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Catholic School?

St Mary's Catholic School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary's Catholic School cover?

St Mary's Catholic School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's Catholic School?

St Mary's Catholic School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.