SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
URN: 148606 • South Shields NE33 4RH
Overview
- Name
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
- URN
- 148606
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maria Butt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914552862
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Olive Street, South Shields NE33 4RH
Summary
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School in South Shields is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 239 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, which encompasses thirty schools across the North-East, fostering a strong community ethos. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported.
The curriculum at SS Peter and Paul is designed to promote academic achievement while also encouraging personal development and teamwork. Recent activities, such as a residential trip, highlight the school's commitment to experiential learning and building strong relationships among students. The school also provides resources and activities to support families, particularly during key periods like Lent and Easter.
In addition to academic support, SS Peter and Paul prioritises communication with parents, offering both telephone and face-to-face meetings to discuss student progress. The school actively engages with the community, ensuring that it remains a central part of the lives of its families and local residents.
The curriculum at SS Peter and Paul is designed to promote academic achievement while also encouraging personal development and teamwork. Recent activities, such as a residential trip, highlight the school's commitment to experiential learning and building strong relationships among students. The school also provides resources and activities to support families, particularly during key periods like Lent and Easter.
In addition to academic support, SS Peter and Paul prioritises communication with parents, offering both telephone and face-to-face meetings to discuss student progress. The school actively engages with the community, ensuring that it remains a central part of the lives of its families and local residents.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- FOI Statement (download)
- Website Terms (other)
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields (other)
- Our Prospectus (other)
- HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES 2025 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 239
- Boys
- 135
- Girls
- 104
- FSM %
- 39.30
- Open date
- 2021-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 135 | 104 | 210 | 39.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 235 | 132 | 103 | 210 | 38.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 227 | 133 | 94 | 210 | 41.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 227 | 133 | 94 | 210 | 41.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 |
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