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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street

County Durham, DH3 3PHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#4,223
of 13,686 nationally

About St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School in Chester-Le-Street is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers tell a clear story. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 62 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.7. Every one of those 23 places went to first-preference applicants, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, it worked out. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand implies strong local confidence. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed genders, with a nursery provision for children from age three. Headteacher Angela Garrity leads a school that currently has 220 pupils on roll, slightly below its capacity of 243, so there is a little breathing room despite the oversubscription. The most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated the school Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for behaviour and attitudes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressRopery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH
HeadteacherAngela Garrity
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils220
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity220 / 243 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirBook ClubGardeningFilm ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental 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

Source: stcuthbertschesterlestreet.bwcet.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.