St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston, Gateshead

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St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2QU

A Good-rated primary school in Gateshead where 68% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

151

Ages

4-11

FSM

27.2%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2024

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

82.0%

Writing

73.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

68.0%

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About St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is a primary school in Gateshead, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 151 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Ellison Road, Gateshead, NE8 2QU | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — School remains Good
Apr 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

What is St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston's Ofsted rating?

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston's latest exam results?

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston located?

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is a primary school in Gateshead, Gateshead (NE8 2QU).

How many pupils attend St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston has around 151 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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