Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead, Gateshead
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Gateshead, part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 35 schools in Gateshead with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gateshead (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Gateshead and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead are Kelvin Grove Community Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 64% reading, 74% maths); Brighton Avenue Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 84% maths); Caedmon Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 77% maths); and St Aidan's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, 96% reading, 85% maths).
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Kelvin Grove Community Primary SchoolBrighton Avenue Primary SchoolCaedmon Community Primary SchoolSt Aidan's Church of England Primary School
The trust
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is one of 47 schools run by Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
73.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (57%), White British (18%) and Asian (10%).
In 2026, 46 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Corpus Christi Rc Primary School (n-bound), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 399 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Gateshead (176), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead issued 9 suspensions, 4.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead are Grace College (1.4 miles) and Emmanuel College (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 87% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 26
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 20 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gateshead is 11 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
207 pupils
203 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Gateshead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gateshead
Across Gateshead council
Places available
2,494
Applications
1,785
Got 1st preference
98.1%
Got preferred school
99.8%
All primary applications across Gateshead council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
21.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
230
Total Pupils
117
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,827
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,893
Per pupil
£1385k
Total funding
£76k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
198
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Questions parents ask about Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
What are SATs results like at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Of the pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
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 in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
No fixed boundary. When Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is oversubscribed, Gateshead allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Classes at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead has around 230 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Apply through Gateshead's coordinated admissions process, naming Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 20 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gateshead is 11 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is at Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4QL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)