St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields, South Shields
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in South Shields, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 18 schools in South Shields with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Tyneside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields in detail
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields in its own words
In its own words: "Our school is an integral part of the Parish of St. Gregory's. We promote links with the Parish and the wider local community as well as regional, national and international partnerships."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields are Sea View Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 80% maths); Harton Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); Mortimer Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 70% maths); and Ridgeway Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 64% reading, 66% maths).
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Sea View Primary SchoolHarton Primary SchoolMortimer Primary SchoolRidgeway Primary Academy
The trust
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is one of 31 schools run by Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 6 (2.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Gregorys Rc Jmi School (e-bound), 30 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields are Harton Academy (0.4 miles), Mortimer Community College (0.8 miles) and St Wilfrid's RC College (1.1 miles).
Harton AcademyMortimer Community CollegeSt Wilfrid's RC College
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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.6%
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 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 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 South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 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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Your chances of a place at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - South Shields
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for South Shields
Across South Tyneside council
Places available
1,822
Applications
1,375
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across South Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
13.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
118
Boys
93
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,984
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,073
Per pupil
£1068k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
4.7%
Persistent absence
170
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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Questions parents ask about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
What are SATs results like at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
Of the pupils at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
No fixed boundary. When St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is oversubscribed, South Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
Classes at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields average 23.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields has around 211 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
3.8% of sessions were missed at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields in 2024/25. 4.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
Apply through South Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 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 South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is at Harton House Road East, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)