The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 5.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Paula McArthur (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Dryden Road, St Peters Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDryden School
Special school · Very close
Kells Lane Primary School
Primary · 570m away
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Academy · 591m away
Glynwood Community Primary School
Primary · 749m away
Carr Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 908m away
Gibside School
Special school · 987m away
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
South Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell take?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell is in Gateshead, NE9 5TU, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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