St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead, Gateshead
St Augustine's 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. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 35 schools in Gateshead with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gateshead (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead in detail
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I should like to extend a very warm welcome to you on behalf of the Governing Body and staff of St Augustine's Catholic Primary School."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:50am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 1 March 2027 and an admissions event on Tuesday 27 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Gateshead
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Gateshead and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 88% in maths).
Getting a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
For September 2026 entry, 44 families put St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead are Roman Road Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 61% maths); Lingey House Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 58% maths); White Mere Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 68% maths); and Wardley Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths).
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Roman Road Primary SchoolLingey House Primary SchoolWhite Mere Community Primary SchoolWardley Primary School
The trust
St Augustine's 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
10.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 56 pupils (17.5%) received SEN support and 6 (1.9%) 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 Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Augustines Rc Primary School (n-bound), 30 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead issued 12 suspensions, 3.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead are Heworth Grange School (0.5 miles); XP Gateshead (0.6 miles); and Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead (1.1 miles).
Heworth Grange SchoolXP GatesheadCardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2021. Before that, as St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (URN 108399), it was rated Good in June 2012.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils achieve well at this inclusive and welcoming school. They meet the high expectations that the school has for them. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. Pupils enjoy coming to school, where they are happy and safe. They are eager to learn. In lessons, they are attentive and keen to contribute.
Pupils are courteous and respectful. Their behaviour is extremely positive throughout the school. Guests are welcomed with cheerful smiles. There is a strong sense of community. Older and younger pupils play together positively at playtimes and lunchtimes. There are plentiful opportunities for pupils to engage in exciting activities in the extensive school grounds. Many of these activities are supported by adults or older pupils.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's impressive curriculum is broad and highly ambitious. The curriculum gives pupils access to a wide range of knowledge and skills. It follows a clear sequence of learning from the early years to Year 6. Pupils build their knowledge well over time. For example, in history, pupils revisit historical themes, such as 'continuity and change' and 'power and empire'. There is a particular focus on the development of pupils' vocabulary.
Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support to access the curriculum. The school's mathematics curriculum is a particular strength. Children in nursery start to build their mathematical knowledge and skills through well-planned activities, such as making repeating patterns. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and provide mathematics lessons that have a consistent structure.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
32.5%
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 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
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Newsletter - 19 June 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
295 pupils
315 places
20 spare places 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
320
Total Pupils
166
Boys
154
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
18.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,176
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,614
Per pupil
£1907k
Total funding
£162k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
270
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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Questions parents ask about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
What are SATs results like at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Of the pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2021. Before that, as St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (URN 108399), it was rated Good in June 2012.
What is the catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
No fixed boundary. When St Augustine's 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead average 26 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead has around 320 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
4.1% of sessions were missed at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Apply through Gateshead's coordinated admissions process, naming St Augustine's 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is at Colegate, Leam Lane, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8PP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)