Is St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 31 January 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 18th of 66 primary schools in Gateshead. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 41% of pupils at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw?

Applications for Reception places at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw

Rothbury Avenue, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0QY

Local ranking18th of 66 primary schools in Gateshead

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 31 January 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 41.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 53.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 50.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 47.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 206
Boys: 83 (49%)
Girls: 88 (51%)
Capacity: 210 (81% full)
SEND: 13.6%
FSM Eligible: 18.0%
EAL: 21.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 10.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,255/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.4%
Black African: 10.7%
Asian Indian: 5.3%
Other: 2.9%
White Other: 2.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Asian Pakistani: 1.5%
Asian Other: 1.5%

71.4%

White British

10.7%

Black African

5.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01914693251

mrobinson@stap.bwcet.com

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Rothbury Avenue

Gateshead, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148410
UKPRN: 10087508
Establishment No.: 3335
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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