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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8JL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, mathematics, science, and MFL are taught well with high-quality training for teachers.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' learning builds carefully on what they know, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: History and music curriculum plans need better sequencing; early years outdoor activities need improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong, particularly in reading and mathematics with carefully chosen texts and well-thought-out plans.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils finding reading difficult receive additional support and benefit from it, making rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Adults have high expectations; pupils who need extra help to manage behaviour get the support needed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive extra practice for key skills and support from external sources as needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens; leaders monitor reports closely and act decisively. Pupils are taught to stay safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Genuine care for pupils and families is a priority; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions or find out about the school.
Parental Involvement: The school has close links with the parish and local community, promoting engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have responsibilities like house captains and school councillors; charity work is central to school life.
Outdoor Facilities: Not all teaching in outdoor provision is of the same quality; needs more exciting and well-planned opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Training in core subjects has a positive impact on student progress, especially in reading and maths.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Well-thought-out plans and high-quality training support effective teaching in most subjects.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and care for staff and families; some subjects need more staff training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent quality in teaching phonics and early years outdoor activities.
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About Us
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 197 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | 15.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 107 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 58.3% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1