St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
URN: 149054 • Gateshead NE10 0DJ
Overview
- Name
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
- URN
- 149054
- 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
- 34.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914771909
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Fold Road, Gateshead NE10 0DJ
Summary
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in Gateshead is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 155 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 119. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive Catholic community. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of love, respect, and understanding, aiming to nurture each child's intellectual, spiritual, and social development.
The curriculum at St Wilfrid's is designed to be ambitious, balancing academic excellence with the social and moral formation of students. The school prioritizes the development of self-esteem and a positive self-image, encouraging children to take pride in their achievements. Regular communication with parents is maintained through newsletters and social media, ensuring families are informed about school events and their children's progress.
With a significant percentage of pupils (39.90%) eligible for free school meals, St Wilfrid's is dedicated to supporting all students and their families. The school encourages an approachable environment where parents can share concerns and contribute to the school community.
The curriculum at St Wilfrid's is designed to be ambitious, balancing academic excellence with the social and moral formation of students. The school prioritizes the development of self-esteem and a positive self-image, encouraging children to take pride in their achievements. Regular communication with parents is maintained through newsletters and social media, ensuring families are informed about school events and their children's progress.
With a significant percentage of pupils (39.90%) eligible for free school meals, St Wilfrid's is dedicated to supporting all students and their families. The school encourages an approachable environment where parents can share concerns and contribute to the school community.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 19th July Newsletter - 12th July (download)
- 19th July Newsletter 14th June (download)
- 19th July Newsletter - 21st June (download)
- 19th July Newsletter - 28th June (download)
- 19th July Newsletter - 5th July (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 119
- Pupils
- 155
- Boys
- 83
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 39.90
- Open date
- 2022-05-01
- 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 | 155 | 83 | 72 | 119 | 39.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 150 | 72 | 78 | 119 | 39.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 119 |
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