SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields, NE33 4RH · South Tyneside · primary school
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10th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 1,808 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Art & Craft, Cookery, Coding, Enterprise, Forest School, Science, and Film clubs, alongside All Star Coaching sports. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Overview
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where the community feels "like a family." The report highlights an ambitious curriculum and high expectations for behaviour, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos that ensures pupils feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning," with staff fostering strong relationships and effective support for those regulating behaviour.
- The curriculum is "ambitious overall," with clear focus on knowledge and skills; for instance, the art curriculum shows how drawing skills "build effectively over time."
- Reading is a high priority, with a consistently delivered phonics programme and well-matched books helping children "get off to a great start."
- Staff use "skilful questioning" to identify and address misconceptions swiftly, ensuring gaps in knowledge are resolved.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are welcomed into classrooms and taught the same content as their peers through adapted activities.
Areas to improve
- The school must further develop approaches to managing attendance, including work with parents, so that pupils are not "persistently absent" and miss too much learning.
- In mathematics, pupils need more opportunities to develop "problem-solving and reasoning skills," as the current approach is not yet fully embedded and hampers progress for some.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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