The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 223
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anne Bullerwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Balmain Road, North Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKenton School
Secondary · Very close
Newcastle Bridges School
Academy · Very close
Mountfield Primary School
Primary · 438m away
Kenton Bar Primary School
Primary · 445m away
Wyndham Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hilton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Cheviot Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton?
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton take?
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton?
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3QR, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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