St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
130%
Capacity
155
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 155 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (130% of 119 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Johnson, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12741st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 59th out of 61 in Gateshead.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 21 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (11 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Dance, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Old Fold Road, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE10 0DJ |
| Headteacher | Claire Johnson |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 155 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.9% |
| School Capacity | 155 / 119 (130% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12741st of 13,686
Nationally
643rd of 677
In North East
59th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
38%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
11 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
30
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Old Fold Road, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE10 0DJ
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