The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Angela Garrity (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCestria Primary School
Primary · 362m away
Red Rose Primary School
Primary · 455m away
Newker Primary School
Primary · 806m away
Bullion Lane Primary School
Primary · 939m away
Hermitage Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Lumley Junior School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street take?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street is in Chester le Street, DH3 3PH, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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