The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 151
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverside Primary Academy
Primary · 709m away
Eslington Primary School
Special school · 908m away
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Kingsmeadow Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Lobley Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Emmanuel College
City technology college · Grammar · 1.5km away
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston currently has 151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston take?
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is in Gateshead, NE8 2QU, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston have a sixth form?
No, St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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