St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
91%
Capacity
220
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 243 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Garrity, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4223rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 56th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 23 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street include Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Book Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH |
| Headteacher | Angela Garrity |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 243 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4223rd of 13,686
Nationally
228th of 677
In North East
56th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
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Contact Information
Ropery Lane, Chester le Street
County Durham, DH3 3PH
Ropery Lane, Chester le Street
County Durham, DH3 3PH
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