The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 195
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 7.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emma Shaughnessy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Harton House Road East, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSea View Primary School
Primary · 526m away
Harton Technology College
Secondary · 662m away
Harton Academy
Secondary · 662m away
Harton Primary School
Primary · 677m away
Tyne Coast College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Park View School
Special school · 1.6km away
Westoe Crown Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields take?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is in South Shields, NE34 6DZ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields have a sixth form?
No, St Gregory's 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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