Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend

Station Road, Wallsend, NE28 8EN
Part of: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Wallsend, NE28 8EN
190 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
22.20% FSM %
107 Boys
83 Girls
About St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend

St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend is a mixed-gender Academies located in Wallsend, North Tyneside, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 190 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Rachel Steinmetz.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority North Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District North Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Ward Wallsend North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-10-2021
UKPRN 10089428
URN 148816
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Dinsley Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2021 10/01/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Margaret Finlay Local Governor 01/10/2021 12/05/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Darren Flynn Local Governor 01/10/2021 01/02/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Christopher Gillie Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Damian O'Connor Local Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Louise Perry Local Governor 01/10/2021 31/01/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Hayley Purvis Local Governor 24/06/2024 23/06/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rachel Steinmetz Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Denise Wallace Local Governor 01/10/2021 10/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Western Community Primary School
0.46 km • Wallsend
Other
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School
1.01 km • Wallsend
Other
Redesdale Primary School
1.08 km • Wallsend
Other
Richardson Dees Primary School
1.16 km • Wallsend
Other
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
1.19 km • Wallsend
Other
Beacon Hill School
1.23 km • North Tyneside
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wallsend, North Tyneside.
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend has 190 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend is Mrs Rachel Steinmetz.
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend is at Station Road, Wallsend, NE28 8EN, in the North Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend: Does not have a sixth form.
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Steinmetz
Station Road, Wallsend, NE28 8EN
01912623098
www.stcolumbasprimary.co.uk
Location
NE28 8EN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148816
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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