SchoolScoresSt Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2QU
0191 460 4378 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 April 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Gateshead comparisons use the 21 of its 37 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 15th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gateshead. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gateshead. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gateshead. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gateshead. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gateshead. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gateshead. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Gateshead figures pool parents at the Gateshead schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
68% — 4 points above the Gateshead average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Gateshead. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 42 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 27th highest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.1% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.2% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.1% | 14.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 36th lowest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 29th lowest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 28th highest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 37 state primary schools in Gateshead. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 10.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Riverside Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aidan's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunston Hill Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lobley Hill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brighton Avenue Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kelvin Grove Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawthorn Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gateshead Jewish Nursery School 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston's Ofsted rating?
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 April 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?
88% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston as their first choice for 21 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 21 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148810.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.