St. Thomas More High School
ST. THOMAS MORE achieved academy status on 1st December 2011 and is now St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy. There are now four Catholic Academies in the Diocese, St Thomas More, Carmel (Darlington), Sacred Heart (Newcastle) and St John’s (Bishop Auckland).
St Thomas More is the Catholic High School in North Tyneside. It was established in 1988 and has grown into a thriving, very successful 11-18 Catholic Comprehensive of 1450 students. This includes a highly successful Sixth Form of 250 students. The school has gained an excellent reputation locally, regionally and nationally. It is regularly oversubscribed. Recent achievements include Beacon School Status since 1999, Training School Status since 2000, outstanding Investors in People practice, School Achievement Awards in 2000 and 2001, and an outstanding Ofsted Inspection Report in 1999.
St. Mary’s Primary School
St Mary’s RC Primary School is a flourishing voluntary aided school founded in 1964 and situated on the Marden Estate next to St Marys Church, Cullercoats. Because of its popularity it has had to be extended on three occasions to cater for 215 pupils in seven year groups plus 52 part time pupils in a purpose built nursery. The school and the nursery have built a very successful reputation.
The main school goes from strength to strength and enjoys a very high status on North Tyneside. Excellent examination results are achieved. Year 6 SATS results have constantly remained within the top seven schools in the borough. Key Stage 1 results are equally good.
High among the school’s aims is the provision of a Catholic Christian setting where children learn about and experience Christian values.
