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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell is a academy converter primary school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

208

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell is managed by Gateshead and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell — School Information

Full address
Dryden Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5TU
Local authority
Gateshead
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
5.8% of pupils
DfE URN
148908

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell oversubscribed?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gateshead before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell cover?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell is a primary school in Gateshead, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.