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information and documents about our school admissions.
This admissions policy has been formally adopted by the governing body of St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Gateshead. The governing body is the Admissions Authority and is responsible for determining the school’s admissions arrangements.
The Published Admission Number (PAN) for the school is 30.
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School serves the parish of St Peter’s, Gateshead.
How and when to apply
Applications must be made online via the Gateshead Council’s website. Applications must be completed by the closing date set by Gateshead Council. Gateshead School Admissions Team can be contacted on 0191 433 3909 or 0191 433 6185. Visits to school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact us on 0191 4878233 to arrange a visit or obtain further information.
In year transfer
Should you wish to apply for a place as an in-year transfer, please see the following information where you can apply online for an in year transfer:
Important Dates for September 2027 Admissions
| 7 September 2026 | The online admissions system opens for parents to apply at: www.gateshead.gov.uk/schooladmissions. |
| 15 January 2027 | Closing date for submitting applications. |
| 16 April 2027 | Email and letters are sent to parents informing them of the outcome of their application. |
| 21 May 2027 | Any places that become available will be offered from the schools waiting list. |
September 2027 Admission Open Sessions
Dates for our open sessions will be released soon.
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