Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Contact details for the school

School Name: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Address: Dunsmuir Grove
Town/City: Gateshead
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE8 4QL
Telephone Number: 01914 772175
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Cheryl Maxwell
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 230 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.4%

Location and administration

URN: 148907
DfE Number: 390/3313
UKPRN: 10089913
UPRN: 10070837318
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Gateshead (E08000037)
Constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham (E14001244)
Electoral Ward: Saltwell (E05016561)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 425014E, 561653N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 56' 58.36" N 1° 36' 39.06" W
Plus Code: 9C6WW9XQ+RM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Kelvin Grove Community Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Brighton Avenue Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Bensham Grove Nursery School (0.6km)
  4. Caedmon Community Primary School (0.6km)
  5. Gateshead Jewish Boarding School (0.6km)
  6. Gibside School (0.6km)
  7. Haskel School (0.8km)
  8. Keser Torah Boys' School (0.8km)
  9. Eslington Primary School (0.9km)
  10. St Aidan's Church of England Primary School (0.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Michael Colling - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 April 2028.
  • Amanda Craggs - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
  • Lucy Gibbs - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Sarah Hanson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Maria Lilley - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
  • Cheryl Maxwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Paula Rees - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 February 2026.
  • Julie Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 May 2030.
  • Julie Robinson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 May 2030.
  • Mrs Michelle Sanders - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022.
  • Rahat Shabir - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 June 2030.
  • Alyson Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 April 2026.