St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

About St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is a small, oversubscribed state primary in Cumberland, with 125 pupils against a capacity of 154, leaving it roughly 80% full. That spare capacity is deceptive, though: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 23 applications for just 14 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.64, and all 14 first-preference families were offered a spot. The school serves a notably disadvantaged catchment, with 34.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This suggests a community with higher-than-average socio-economic need, and the school's Roman Catholic character likely draws families from across the local area, not just the immediate neighbourhood. With nursery provision on site for three-year-olds, it offers a continuous early years pathway, and the range of SEND support — covering autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social and emotional mental health — indicates an inclusive intake that welcomes children with additional needs.

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