St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw
Gateshead, NE10 0QY · Gateshead · primary school
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55th of 62 primary schools in Gateshead we can score, 66 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 the 3,424 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cookery, Happy Feet, homework, Lego, arts and crafts, and animation clubs. Sports include football, Little Movers, Grassroots, and swimming. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 171 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 41.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the lower-performing subjects? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum to reinforce learning?
What Ofsted said about St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw
Overview
St Alban’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "friendly and welcoming" environment where staff model "respect and kindness." Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with "exceptional" results in reading, supported by a "well-designed curriculum" and strong character development.
Strengths
- The school’s programme for character development is "exemplary," fostering valued citizens through leadership roles and clear values.
- Pupils achieve "extremely well in reading," supported by early phonics instruction and regular checks by staff.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and inclusive, ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, study the same content.
- Provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is "exemplary," with activities like daily meditation and community engagement.
- Staff feel "proud to work at the school," valuing professional development and efforts to reduce workload.
Areas to improve
- In some mathematics lessons, checks on learning are less effective, and opportunities to support pupils and "move learning forward are sometimes missed."
- Leaders do not yet have a full picture of how well pupils are remembering important knowledge from recently updated curricula.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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
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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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