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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
- Primary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1DN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises the teaching of early reading from Nursery with consistent phonics lessons and mastery approach in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The school ensures each subject is well planned, sequenced, and uses knowledge organisers for important aspects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, pupils struggle with subject-specific vocabulary and recalling previous learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy mathematics, talk enthusiastically about it, and read at an age-appropriate level.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular checks and additional catch-up sessions in phonics for those who are not keeping up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate respect and kindness, showcasing positive behaviour and attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly ambitious and focused monitoring system with appropriate adaptive resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust adults to keep them safe, and safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff nurture pupils' self-esteem and confidence, promoting a positive culture around safeguarding.
Parental Involvement: Parents have opportunities to provide feedback, which informs inspections and evaluations.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have leadership opportunities like school councillors and eco-warriors.
Outdoor Facilities: Some early years areas lack clear learning intentions, needing purposeful activities.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders are mindful of staff workload, and teachers are part of the improvement journey.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective curriculum changes positively impact pupil achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Local governing committee holds leaders accountable through visits and questioning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in emphasising subject-specific vocabulary across some subjects.
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About Us
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 445 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 58.3% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Local authority ratio 18 : 1