St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields, NE34 6DZ · South Tyneside · primary school
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11th 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 the 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating in daily teaching?
What Ofsted said about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Overview
St Gregory’s is described as a “calm and supportive place” where pupils exhibit “exceptional” behaviour and strong manners. The school fosters a “happy team” atmosphere underpinned by a “strong Catholic ethos,” resulting in high attendance and a positive culture for both pupils and staff.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour, rarely requiring adult intervention to resolve disagreements.
- The personal development programme is “excellent,” encouraging kindness within the school and local community.
- Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities can “fully access their lessons.”
- There is a “sharp focus” on reading, with effective phonics training and support for those falling behind.
- Children in Reception “quickly settle in” and learn school routines through a strong personal, social and emotional development curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve how it checks that pupils have learned important knowledge, as teaching does not “consistently check how well pupils are learning.”
- Staff should work to improve pupils’ understanding of important number facts in mathematics, which is currently “not sufficiently secure” and hampers progression.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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