A good academy converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 108.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-3.0 per year)
Down -3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"'Where together we learn to live life to the full.' (John 10:10)"
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school serving the Parishes of St. Alban’s, Pelaw and St. Patrick’s, Felling. Its mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment; lead children to a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith; envelop the school in prayer, making worship and liturgy inspiring and meaningful for all; encourage parents, with the parish community, to fulfil their responsibilities towards the spiritual development of their children especially in regard to the weekly celebration of Mass; ensure that all children are provided with a challenging and broad curriculum and are offered a wide variety of experiences; expect the highest standards of achievement and behaviour from all; and work in partnership with families to ensure each child reaches their potential.
Headteacher’s Welcome: a message from Mrs. M. Robinson inviting families to learn about the school, describing its Catholic community, parishes served, and a vision of life to the full through partnerships with families and the community.
Planned Admission Number (PAN) is 30. Admissions policy outlines the selection process and oversubscription criteria; applications are made online via Gateshead Council; visits to the school are welcomed; includes information on in-year transfers, waiting lists, EHCPs and fair access processes.
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