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St Cuthbert's High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Daniel P. Murray

corporate_fareBISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

location_onNewcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7PX

language Visit Website phone 1912744510

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,238

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Newcastle upon Tyne

#1,076 of 3,216 nationally

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St Cuthbert's High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

St Cuthbert's High School is an academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,211 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49, placing the school #5 in Newcastle upon Tyne and #1,076 of 3,216 nationally. 51.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 45.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 8 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

51.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.4%

Entering EBacc60.60%

EBacc APS4.45

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61.10%

EBacc APS4.27

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.12

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS5.06

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS4.82

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS5.11

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.7%

Achieving A*–A18.2%

Achieving A*–B45.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.1%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.3

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

100

Retention rate95.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 February 2024

Inspection Report

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30 June 2021

Inspection Report

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26 April 2016

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-02-06

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2021-06-30

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-04-26

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-11-16

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

11.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.1%(74 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

6pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,211 pupils. During this period, there were 142 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,211	142	11.7%	7.3%	6
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,213	126	10.4%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,220	146	12.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,234	111	9.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,232	140	11.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,230	148	12.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,238	149	12.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,238	205	16.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,204	121	10.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,207	134	11.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,211	111	9.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,203	77	6.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,207	11	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,209	25	2.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,172	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,172	22	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,179	6	0.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,145	0	0.0%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,150	1	0.1%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,157	2	0.2%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,105	0	0.0%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,117	2	0.2%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,123	2	0.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,111	0	0.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,104	5	0.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,109	4	0.4%	3.1%	5

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 48 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree45%

disagree20%

strongly disagree12%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree38%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree18%

agree29%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree42%

agree18%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree37%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree39%

disagree22%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree28%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree51%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree52%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree31%

disagree24%

strongly disagree10%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes62%

no38%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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