Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, NE8 4QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is a primary school in Gateshead for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 1st of 35 primary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 21 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is a vibrant, welcoming and multicultural school. The school's values of 'be kind, show respect, work hard' are evident across the school. Pupils achieve well. There is a clear sense of belonging for all pupils and families. Pupils' talents, heritage and different life experiences are celebrated here. They are encouraged to be the best they can be by 'letting their light shine'. Pupils thrive at this school. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from the excellent support provided by expert staff. Pupils with SEND achieve well and are fully involved in school life. The school teaches pupils how to use the internet, mobile phones and online computer games safely. Pupils are confident in discussing their digital footprint and clearly identify online risks. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They are kind, respectful and articulate when discussing their views. The school has embedded inclusive systems to support pupils who are new to the country or those who speak English as an additional language. The school has an excellent inclusive culture. It has embedded various ways to build pupils' self-esteem. Pupils have clear ambitions for the future and believe that the school will help them to achieve their dreams.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
230 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 48% met the expected standard |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Keser Torah Boys' School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Cheryl Maxwell
- Phone
- 01914772175
- Address
- Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, NE8 4QL
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 148907
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.