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St Cuthbert's High School
- Secondary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7PX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: High expectations for achievement; curriculum improvements having a positive impact.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Significant improvement in behaviour; clear policies and respect for others.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and receive bespoke professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Skilful questioning and complex idea exploration; areas for improved assessment.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents feel well-informed through weekly updates; diverse cultural celebration.
Communication: Improved communication valued by parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective action on poor behaviour and embedded routines.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Transformed school with targeted trust support; focus on staff well-being.
Managing Bullying and Safety: No tolerance for bullying; strong pastoral team.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe; high attendance compared to averages.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and enrichment sessions including debates and sports.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice supports personal development.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff understand SEND needs well; positive support outcomes noted.
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St Cuthbert's High School is a Secondary, Boys, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1234 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to St. Cuthbert's Catholic High School in the North East, a top-notch Catholic institution. I hope that our website helps you get a sense of what makes our school unique. I cordially invite you to come see what makes our community so dynamic. It is well known that St. Cuthbert's is a top school for training young men. Our guys gain from learning in a stimulating setting free of stereotypes. They thrive in a variety of disciplines with an emphasis on mastering the foundational courses and creating a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime. Students demonstrate creativity, intelligence, and resilience while meeting or exceeding exceptionally high standards across the curriculum and well beyond it. We give our pupils the tools they need to confidently face the challenges of a world that is changing quickly. All that we do is based on faith, leadership, and learning, which helps our boys grow into intelligent, kind, and considerate young men. Our leadership programmes are built on volunteering and service, ensuring that our students develop into tomorrow's leaders. Exam success seems to follow naturally when one concentrates on character development and enrichment, in our experience. Strong public test results enable our students to advance to a variety of difficult, worthwhile destinations, both at university and in the workplace. We are a National Teaching School and National Support School, and Ofsted and Section 48 have recognised us for our excellent results.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 48% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 15.80% | - | 3.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 22.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 33.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.52 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 37.32% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.06 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 4 | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 6 | 38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 4 | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 6 | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.46% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 19 | 24% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 16 | 35.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 17.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 5 | 8.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 17 | 11.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 75.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 67.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 20.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 36.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 19.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 10.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 68.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 23.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 31.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.18% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.97 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.68 | 29.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.80% | 15.26% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 374 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 53.15% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 19.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.35 | 31.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.78 | 32.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.3% | 18.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 100 | 573 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 59.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 12.25% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 14.42% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.19 2 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.61 6 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.3% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 86 | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 48.36% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 15.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.80 4 | 30 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.08 2 | 28.67 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.3% | 15.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 15.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.22% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.32 | 29.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.71 | 31.38 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.4% | 15.69% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 88.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 17.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4.71% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Cuthbert's High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
