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St Cuthbert's High School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7PXSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
Progress 8
0.00
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
238 1st-choice / 219 places
Ranking
#1,511
of 3,141 nationally

About St Cuthbert's High School

St Cuthbert's High School is a Roman Catholic boys' secondary in Newcastle upon Tyne, sitting fifth out of eleven schools of its type in the local authority. That puts it in the upper half of the LA's state secondaries, though it trails the three top-ranked peers nearby: Gosforth Junior High Academy, St Mary's Catholic School, and Sacred Heart Catholic High School. Sacred Heart, the nearest school rated Outstanding, lies just 1.1 km away, so competition for Catholic families in this part of Newcastle is tight. St Cuthbert's itself holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement grade in 2021. The school is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 467 applications for 219 places, with 238 first-preference applications and 190 first-preference offers. With 40.2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet demand remains strong.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressGretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7PX
HeadteacherDaniel P. Murray
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils1,211
Free School Meals (FSM)40.2%
School Capacity1,211 / 1,207 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Science LabsICT SuiteSixth Form CentreArt StudiosTheatreTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

TennisDanceFootballBadmintonCross CountryMartial ArtsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaModel United NationsChoirCodingYoung EnterpriseFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Cuthbert's High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.