St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
93%
Capacity
225
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 242 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shaun Dillon, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4556th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 38 in North Tyneside.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 23 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (80 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment 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, North Shields include Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 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 | Lovaine Place, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 0BU |
| Headteacher | Shaun Dillon |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.4% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 242 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4556th of 13,686
Nationally
241st of 677
In North East
15th of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
80 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% 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, North Shields
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Contact Information
Lovaine Place, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE29 0BU
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