Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is an academy converter in Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 221 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 73.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gateshead →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

221 / 210 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 4QL

Phone

01914772175

Headteacher

Cheryl Maxwell

Website

www.corpuschristigateshead.bwcet.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is an academy converter in Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead have?

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead has 221 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead's Ofsted rating?

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2023).

How does Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

79% of pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead part of an academy trust?

Yes — Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is located at Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 4QL.