Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, St Cuthbert's High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

St Cuthbert's High School currently has around 1211 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 40.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.7%. african pupils make up about 11.3% , followed by pakistani at 11.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 49% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7PX
Website: www.st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk
Telephone: 01912744510
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Daniel P. Murray
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137900

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 1207
Number of Pupils: 1211
Number of Boys: 1211
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 24% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British42.70%517
African11.30%137
Pakistani11.10%134
Bangladeshi7.40%90
Other Asian7.00%85
Indian5.00%61
Other White4.60%56
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%25
Other Mixed1.90%23
White and Black African1.60%19
White and Asian1.40%17
Chinese1.40%17
Other Black1.20%14
Unclassified0.70%9
Irish0.30%4
White and Black Caribbean0.20%2
Caribbean0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.44)
Of the 197 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 187 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.44
Town average
-0.40
Local authority average
-0.67
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
83%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
23%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
35%
Town average
31%
Local authority average
24%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
44.6
Town average
40.4
Local authority average
38.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.1
Town average
3.5
Local authority average
3.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Valley View Nursery School
Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR
- not rated 858 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Atkinson Road Nursery School
Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT
- not rated 1,482 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashfield Nursery School
97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR
3out of 4 2,986 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre
Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL
- not rated 3,070 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ
- not rated 335 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ
3out of 4 335 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Pendower Primary School
Fox and Hounds Lane , NE15 6PE
- not rated 573 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Delaval Infant and Nursery School
Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR
- not rated 858 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Bede's RC Primary School
Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS
- not rated 955 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road , NE15 7PX
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road , NE15 7PX
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
West Gate Community College
West Road , NE4 9LU
- not rated 1,050 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rutherford School
West Road , NE4 9LU
- not rated 1,050 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakfield College
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 1,173 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denton Park Middle School
Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW
- not rated 2,272 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lemington Middle School
West Denton Road , NE15 7LS
- not rated 2,547 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chevyside Middle School
Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB
- not rated 3,074 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 1,172 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Excelsior Academy
Denton Road , NE15 6AF
2out of 4 1,162 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Silverhill School
Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX
- not rated 440 yd Community special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Ashlyns Unit
Stocksfield Avenue , Silverhill Centre NE5 2DX
- not rated 440 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hadrian School
Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY
4out of 4 692 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Pendower Hall School
Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY
- not rated 818 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 1,172 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.