St Cuthbert's High School

A good academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Cuthbert's High School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE157PX Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.0
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.7%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 February 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gretna Road
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE157PX
Phone
1912744510
Website
st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137900
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7PX
Website
www.st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1207 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,234
Free School Meals
35.0% (432 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
Ebacc English:
96.5%
Ebacc Entry:
24.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.5%
Ebacc Languages:
61.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8 Range:
-0.20 to 0.20
University Progression:
60.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
105 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.7 (+13.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.9 (+7.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
77 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
154
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,234 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(32 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(21 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Quies In Caelo"

Faith Catholic Spirituality Formation of the Whole Person A World Affirming Perspective Diversity Scholarship Service Leadership

St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic comprehensive academy in the trusteeship of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and a member of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. It exists to provide a Catholic education for boys of the Catholic families and is conducted by the Governing Body in accordance with its Trust Deed.

Head Teacher's Message

Headmaster Daniel P. Murray emphasizes forming fine young men of integrity, competence, conscience, compassion and commitment within a community centered on Christ, balancing tradition and innovation.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Fortis Dux Award SVP Youth CAFOD Club Laudato Si Club Excellence in Theology seminars Pope John Paul II Award Guild of St Stephen Catenians Public Speaking Competition Bible Study Group Fairtrade team Almsgiving/collecting items for ‘The People’s Kitchen’, ‘Wet End Foodbank’ and Missio

Facilities

Extensive grounds Excellent facilities Superb transport links to the region and beyond

Admissions Criteria

Open to boys from all backgrounds. When applications exceed places, priority is given according to oversubscription criteria. The school expects parental support for its aims and ethos. The Board of Trustees of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust is the admissions authority and has responsibility for admissions to this school. The local authority coordinates admission arrangements. An Education, Health and Care plan named for the school will be admitted.

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