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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Dryden Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5TU

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

208

Ages

4-11

FSM

5.8%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2020

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

93.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

93.0%

RWM Combined

80.0%

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About St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell is a primary school in Gateshead, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 208 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dryden Road, Gateshead, NE9 5TU | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
Feb 2020 — Good
Feb 2020 — Good (predecessor: St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School)
Nov 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell's Ofsted rating?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What are St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell's latest exam results?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell located?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell is a primary school in Gateshead, Gateshead (NE9 5TU).

How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell has around 208 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell with other schools?

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