St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw
Rothbury Avenue, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw is a primary school in Gateshead for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 33rd of 35 primary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 June 2017, report published 13 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Pupils love coming to this friendly and welcoming school. Staff model respect and kindness towards each other and to pupils. This makes everyone feel part of the school 'family.' The school has high expectations for pupils to achieve the best. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils achieve well across the curriculum and exceptionally well in reading. The school's programme for character development is exemplary. In early years, children are taught the school's rules which include respecting others, being honest and fair. Children quickly learn these important values. The school ensures that pupils develop into valued citizens through leadership opportunities such as house captains, elected school council members and corridor buddies. Staff are always on hand to help pupils resolve any problems. Pupils talk to staff about their worries. Any problems are quickly sorted out. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils enjoy learning. They understand the importance of attending school every day. Pupils are highly motivated to do their best. Pupils are proud to achieve rewards for reflecting the school's values. They particularly enjoy having afternoon tea with the headteacher. Pupils work together well in lessons. Even the youngest children in the school show excellent cooperation during play time and in group sessions.
What the school should improve
- In some mathematics lessons, checks on pupils' learning are less effective than in other subjects. Opportunities to adapt teaching to support pupils and move learning forward are sometimes missed. The school should ensure that teaching consistently supports pupils to be ready to move on to more complex content.
- Some of the changes to improve the curriculum are more recent. The school does not have a full picture of how well pupils are remembering important subject knowledge. The school should monitor the impact of the updated curriculums to ensure pupils are remembering important content long-term.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
171 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Quay Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Wardley Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| The Drive Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| West Walker Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Lingey House Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% 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
- Mr Sam Keys
- Phone
- 01914693251
- Address
- Rothbury Avenue, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0QY
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 148410
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.