St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is a primary school in Gateshead for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 13th of 35 primary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 April 2012, report published 21 May 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

22 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

151 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals31.8%

31.8%, 5.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.8%

27.8%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support26.5%

26.5%, 11.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.9%

7.9%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Riverside Primary Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	81% met the expected standard
Dunston Hill Community Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
Lobley Hill Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	65% met the expected standard
Brighton Avenue Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	80% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Williams
Phone: 01914604378
Website: stphilipneridunston.bwcet.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2QU
Local authority: Gateshead
URN: 148810

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.