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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Olive Street, South Shields, NE33 4RH

A Good-rated primary school in South Shields where 77% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

239

Ages

4-11

FSM

39.3%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2024

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

87.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

90.0%

RWM Combined

77.0%

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About SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 239 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Olive Street, South Shields, NE33 4RH | More schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — School remains Good
Nov 2017 — Good (predecessor: SS Peter and Paul RC Voluntary Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields

What is SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields's Ofsted rating?

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields's latest exam results?

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields located?

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside (NE33 4RH).

How many pupils attend SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields?

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields has around 239 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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