St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
80%
Capacity
239
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Hartlepool community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 239 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Wilson, it falls under Hartlepool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8372nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 26 in Hartlepool.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 21 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Rounders, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hartlepool, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Stratford Road, Hartlepool, Hartlepool, TS25 5AJ |
| Headteacher | Joanne Wilson |
| Local Authority | Hartlepool |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 300 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8372nd of 13,686
Nationally
430th of 677
In North East
22nd of 26
In Hartlepool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stratford Road, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, TS25 5AJ
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