St Peter's Church of England Primary School
93%
Capacity
194
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 208 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Gittins, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 16 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Dance, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | North Terrace, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 6PY |
| Headteacher | Stephen Gittins |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.4% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 208 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
21
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Terrace, Wallsend
North Tyneside, NE28 6PY
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