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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick

Northumberland, TD15 2EXPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School in Berwick is a small state primary with a distinctly local feel. The school has capacity for 120 pupils but currently teaches just 79, meaning it is operating well below its potential size. This spare capacity is interesting given the strong demand signal from admissions: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 21 applications for just 7 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while competition is real, families who prioritise the school are likely to secure a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools and indicates a relatively advantaged intake. The school serves children from age 3 to 9, with nursery provision available, and is a Roman Catholic school under the Northumberland local authority. Headteacher Clare McGregor leads a mixed-gender school that draws families from the Berwick area and beyond.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPrince Edward Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EX
HeadteacherClare McGregor
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils79
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity79 / 120 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballCricketGymnasticsAthleticsRoundersTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:15-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:15

Source: stcuthbertsberwick.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.