SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11239 pupils

Olive Street, NE33 4RHWebsite01914552862

Good239 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Mar 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils239

Good2y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils239

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

239 / 210 (114%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~34*

Head Teacher

Mrs Maria Butt

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 60%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

5.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.6%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence16.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 13.4%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 0.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty11 pupils (32%)

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (32%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder7 pupils (21%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (15%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 10

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)18

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils239

Free school meals 36.0%

English as additional language 29.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British68.2%

Black African10.9%

Indian6.7%

Other3.3%

Asian Other2.1%

White Other2.1%

Mixed White & African1.7%

Pakistani1.3%

Bangladeshi1.3%

Mixed Other0.8%

Black Caribbean0.8%

Black Other0.4%

Chinese0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Trust Performance

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 48.6

Progress 8 -0.11

EBacc entry 61.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,363

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,037 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,659

Support staff£1,341

Premises£155

Energy£155

Learning resources£296

Income per pupil£6,589

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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