Is SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 27th of 45 primary schools in South Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields?

Applications for Reception places at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields 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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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Q: What are SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Olive Street, South Shields, NE33 4RH

Local ranking27th of 45 primary schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 239
Boys: 128 (56%)
Girls: 102 (44%)
Capacity: 210 (110% full)
SEND: 14.2%
FSM Eligible: 44.5%
EAL: 29.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.8%
SEN Support: 13.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,694/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.0% 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: 68.2%
Black African: 10.9%
Asian Indian: 6.7%
Other: 3.4%
White Other: 2.1%
Asian Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.7%
Asian Pakistani: 1.3%

68.2%

White British

10.9%

Black African

6.7%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01914552862

mbutt@sspeterpaul.co.uk

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Olive Street

South Shields, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148606
UKPRN: 10088223
Establishment No.: 3304
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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