SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields

A good academy converter school in South Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields.

South Shields, NE334RH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Olive Street
South Shields, NE334RH
Phone
1914552862
Website
sspeterpaul.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148606
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Olive Street, South Shields, NE33 4RH
Website
www.sspeterpaul.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
235
Free School Meals
43.5% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 105.0
2024 101.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
235 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together with the Spirit we will create an oasis where every child matters."

Extracurriculars

Clubs

The Choir Club (Wednesday, with Mrs Parker, for Y4-Y6; free to attend) SAFC Foundation of Light sports club (throughout the year; costs £2.50; Tuesday and Thursday 3.15pm-4.15pm) Art & Craft Club Cookery Coding Enterprise Forest School Science and Film Football Training (SAFC for Years 5 & 6; free to attend; Mondays 3:15pm – 4:15pm)

Sports

Football (SAFC) – associated activities mentioned

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS English Maths Science Art Design and Technology History Geography MFL Music RE PE Computing PSHE Reading and Phonics

Admissions Criteria

Below is a list of our Admissions Policies: TITLE STC Admissions Timetable for Secondary and Primary Schools 2025 SS Peter and Paul, South Shields Primary Admission Policy 2026-2027 SS Peter and Paul South Shields Admissions Policy 2025-26 Ss Peter and Paul Primary South Shields Admissions Policy 2024-25 Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary In-year Transfer Form

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