The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cheryl Maxwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKelvin Grove Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Nursery · 551m away
Caedmon Community Primary School
Primary · 552m away
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
Independent · 593m away
Gibside School
Special school · 596m away
Haskel School
Independent · 787m away
Keser Torah Boys' School
Independent · 807m away
Eslington Primary School
Special school · 881m away
Questions parents ask
What is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead's Ofsted rating?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead take?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is in Gateshead, NE8 4QL, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead have a sixth form?
No, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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