The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Maria Butt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Olive Street, South Shields, NE33 4RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshley Academy
Primary · 650m away
Margaret Sutton School
Special school · 672m away
St Wilfrid's RC College
Secondary · 711m away
Park View School
Special school · 768m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Primary · 830m away
Biddick Hall Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lord Blyton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Monkton Infants' School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields take?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields is in South Shields, NE33 4RH, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields have a sixth form?
No, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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