SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Contact details for the school

School Name: SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Address: Olive Street
Town/City: South Shields
Postcode: NE33 4RH
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01914 552862
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Maria Butt
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 230 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.4%

Location and administration

URN: 148606
DfE Number: 393/3304
UKPRN: 10088223
UPRN: 200000007749
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: South Tyneside (E08000023)
Constituency: South Shields (E14001492)
Electoral Ward: Biddick and All Saints (E05001137)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 435920E, 564633N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 32.37" N 1° 26' 24.77" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXHG5+7W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Stanhope Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre (0.6km)
  3. Ashley Academy (0.7km)
  4. St Wilfrid's RC College (0.7km)
  5. Park View School (0.8km)
  6. Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) (0.8km)
  7. AutismAble CIC (0.9km)
  8. Biddick Hall Junior School (1.1km)
  9. Mortimer Community College (1.1km)
  10. Lord Blyton Primary School (1.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Lois Benson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
  • Dr Philip Bosah - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Maria Butt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jennifer Colley - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
  • Mr Thomas Fennelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Laverick - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2029.
  • Miss Ashleigh Rutherford - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 July 2030.
  • Mrs Paula Wetherelt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Paula Wetherelt - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 September 2028.