The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 225
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 35.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Shaun Dillon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lovaine Place, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpring Gardens Primary School
Primary · 426m away
Waterville Primary School
Primary · 462m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 590m away
Ashleigh School
Special school · 864m away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 889m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 1.1km away
King Edward Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Collingwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields take?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is in North Shields, NE29 0BU, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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