St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton
97%
Capacity
223
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 229 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Bullerwell, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5327th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (10 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton include Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton 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 | Balmain Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3QR |
| Headteacher | Anne Bullerwell |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.8% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 229 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Feb 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5327th of 13,686
Nationally
279th of 677
In North East
19th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
10 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton
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Contact Information
Balmain Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3QR
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