Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

A outstanding academy converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead.

Gateshead, NE84QL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
15 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dunsmuir Grove
Gateshead, NE84QL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148907
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, NE8 4QL
Age range
3-11
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
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
230
Free School Meals
26.0% (60 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.5 (11.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.6 (3.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 108.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
230 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let your light shine (Matthew 5)"

Be kind Show Respect Work Hard

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary is a Catholic school in Gateshead that describes itself as a vibrant, welcoming and multicultural community in the heart of Bensham, encouraging everyone to let their lights shine and to follow the Catholic faith.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School. Head Teacher: Mrs C Maxwell. Ofsted (November 2023) graded Outstanding in every area; invites visitors to arrange a visit.

Curriculum Highlights

Highly ambitious curriculum from Nursery to Year 6

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and Tea Time Club are available at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School.

Admissions Criteria

Planned Admission Number: 30. Admissions Policy Criteria will be applied on an Equal Preference basis. Applications must be made on Gateshead Council’s common application form (CAF). All forms must be returned by the closing date set by Gateshead Council. In-Year Applications: via Gateshead Local Authority.

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