The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 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
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Noble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSeaham High School
Secondary · Very close
New Seaham Academy
Primary · 307m away
Westlea Primary School
Primary · 354m away
Seaview Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Daltons
Independent · 1.7km away
Seaham Trinity Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Ropery Walk Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham take?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham is in Seaham, SR7 0HW, 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, Seaham have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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