# SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields — South Shields, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1889
- **Principal:** Mrs Maria Butt

## Contact

- **Address:** SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Olive Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- **Phone:** 0191 455 2862
- **Website:** https://www.sspeterpaul.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/south-shields/ss-peter-and-paul-catholic-primary-school-south-shields-21929

## About

We are a Catholic primary school that has been established in Tyne Dock since 1889. We aim to provide a safe, happy, caring and responsible community, in which your child can learn, enjoy and be valued as a unique individual. We aim to nurture their varying gifts and skills while providing the high-quality education necessary to prepare them for all experiences that life will offer them.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful School Experience: We've been so happy at SS Peter and Paul. The staff are kind and supportive, and the values of kindness, respect and compassion really shine through. Our child has thrived here and we're grateful for the warm and welcoming environment. *(Oct 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Catholic School: As a Catholic family, we chose SS Peter and Paul for its strong Catholic ethos and values. We've been impressed by the school's commitment to poverty proofing and supporting families in need. Our child is happy and learning well here. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: We moved our child to SS Peter and Paul a few years ago, hoping for a more challenging curriculum and better facilities. While the staff are generally friendly, we've had some issues with communication and consistency in teaching. However, our child has made good friends and the extracurricular activities are great. *(Feb 2022)*

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