The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Sutcliffe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalbottle Village Primary School
Primary · Very close
Walbottle Academy
Secondary · 470m away
Walbottle Campus
Secondary · 513m away
Newburn Manor Nursery School
Nursery · 868m away
Newburn Manor Primary School
Primary · 871m away
Knop Law Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Milecastle Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Throckley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School take?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 8JL, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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