St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
83%
Capacity
195
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 236 places).
Ofsted has rated St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Shaughnessy, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9469th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 23 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Cross Country, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Harton House Road East, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 6DZ |
| Headteacher | Emma Shaughnessy |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.2% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 236 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9469th of 13,686
Nationally
493rd of 677
In North East
30th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Harton House Road East, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE34 6DZ
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