St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
89%
Capacity
187
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Sutcliffe, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8648th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 20 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Film Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Catholic |
| Address | The Green, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8JL |
| Headteacher | David Sutcliffe |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.7% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8648th of 13,686
Nationally
448th of 677
In North East
34th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
57%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% 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
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Contact Information
The Green, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8JL
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