The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jane Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandhill View School
Secondary · 472m away
Sandhill View Academy
Secondary · 472m away
Christ's College
All-through · Grammar · 546m away
The Link School
Pupil referral unit · 551m away
Springwell Dene School
Special school · 559m away
Sunningdale School
Special school · 677m away
Academy 360
All-through · 978m away
Thorney Close Primary School
Primary · 993m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland take?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is in Sunderland, SR4 8HP, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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