St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
URN: 148908 • Gateshead NE9 5TU
Overview
- Name
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
- URN
- 148908
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula McArthur (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914878233
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dryden Road, Gateshead NE9 5TU
Summary
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, located in Low Fell, Gateshead, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender student body of 208 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, which emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos and values. The mission of St Peter's is to foster a nurturing environment where Jesus is regarded as a role model, promoting both spiritual and academic growth.
The curriculum at St Peter's is designed to support the holistic development of each child, integrating faith-based teachings with a comprehensive educational framework. The school offers various programs, including a Centre for Teaching and additional support for students with special educational needs. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through events such as curriculum evenings and celebrations of learning.
St Peter's also prioritizes the well-being of its students, providing wraparound care and a range of extracurricular activities. The school maintains open communication with parents, ensuring they are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at St Peter's is designed to support the holistic development of each child, integrating faith-based teachings with a comprehensive educational framework. The school offers various programs, including a Centre for Teaching and additional support for students with special educational needs. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through events such as curriculum evenings and celebrations of learning.
St Peter's also prioritizes the well-being of its students, providing wraparound care and a range of extracurricular activities. The school maintains open communication with parents, ensuring they are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 18th July School Council Newsletter - Summer 2025 (download)
- 8th July Term Dates 2026-2027 (download)
- 3rd September Autumn Term 1 Clubs (download)
- 18th September Year 3 - Hexham River Walk Trip (download)
- 2nd October Autumn Term Dates - Updated 02.10.25 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 5.80
- Open date
- 2022-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 95 | 113 | 210 | 5.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 213 | 104 | 109 | 210 | 5.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 210 |
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