St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11206 pupils

Rothbury Avenue, Pelaw, NE10 0QYWebsite01914693251

Good206 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils206

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils206

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

206 / 210 (98%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~26*

Head Teacher

Mrs Kate Swaddle

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 72%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.0%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support10.2%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication10 pupils (36%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder7 pupils (25%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (18%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (11%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (7%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils206

Free school meals16.5%

English as additional language21.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British71.4%

Black African10.7%

Indian5.3%

Other2.9%

White Other2.4%

Asian Other1.5%

Pakistani1.5%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Black Other1.0%

Chinese1.0%

Traveller Irish0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Trust Performance

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 853.0

Progress 80.36

EBacc entry62.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,030

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,370 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,700

Support staff£855

Premises£165

Energy£165

Learning resources£210

Income per pupil£6,080

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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