St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

A good academy converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston.

Gateshead, NE82QU Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 86.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
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
26 April 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ellison Road
Dunston
Gateshead, NE82QU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148810
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2QU
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP WILKINSON 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
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
162
Free School Meals
24.7% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
86.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
86.0 (+27.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.1 (8.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
162 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Living and Learning Together with a Joyous Heart"

Develop spirituality Act with justice, respect and dignity Foster a sense of vocation Promote educational excellence Form high aspirations Celebrate community Support exceptional leadership

The Catholic life and mission of the school is underpinned by actions and experiences that ensure that these values are lived out in all aspects of school life and so our pupils grow to know God, understand their vocation, and feel safe, nurtured, valued and aspirational.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School. We are a welcoming school where the community work together to provide a loving and safe environment in which children thrive. At the heart of our school are the Gospel Values of love, trust and respect. We recognise and celebrate everyone in our school community. If you would like to know more or to arrange a visit, please feel free to contact us.

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design Technology Geography & History Maths MFL Music English PE RE Science RHE & PSHE Reading

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club starts at 7:45 am each school day. The cost for Breakfast Club is £5.00 per day. As well as a hearty breakfast, the Breakfast Club also offers a range of activities for the children. After-school Club runs from the end of the school day until 5:45 pm – Monday to Friday. 3:15pm – 4:15pm is £5.00 per day; 4:15pm – 5:45pm is £7.50 per day (available for children accessing an extra-curricular club after school); 3:15pm – 5:45pm is £10.00 per day. During After-school Club, children will have an afternoon snack and take part in organised games and activities. Booking and payment through the Arbor system.

Admissions Criteria

The Planned Admission Number for this school is 30. The Admissions Policy Criteria will be applied on an Equal Preference basis. We welcome applications from all families.

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