Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead — Primary School in Gateshead

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Gateshead, NE8 4QL

221 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

23.20% FSM %

111 Boys

110 Girls

About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is a mixed-gender Academies located in Gateshead, Gateshead, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 221 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Cheryl Maxwell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Gateshead
Region	North East
Administrative District	Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency	Gateshead Central and Whickham
Ward	Saltwell
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-02-2022
UKPRN	10089913
URN	148907
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Julie Robinson	Chair of Local Governing Body	07/12/2023	19/03/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Michelle Sanders	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2022	—	N/A
Michael Colling	Local Governor	15/04/2024	14/04/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Amanda Craggs	Local Governor	11/02/2022	10/02/2026	Elected by parents
Lucy Gibbs	Local Governor	25/03/2022	24/03/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Maria Lilley	Local Governor	10/10/2025	09/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Ashleigh Mason	Local Governor	11/11/2020	19/05/2025	Elected by school staff
Cheryl Maxwell	Local Governor	01/02/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Paula Rees	Local Governor	21/02/2022	20/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Julie Robinson	Local Governor	21/02/2022	19/03/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alyson Wilson	Local Governor	06/04/2022	05/04/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust