St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

A good academy converter school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields.

North Shields, NE290BU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
4 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lovaine Place
North Shields, NE290BU
Phone
1916919876
Website
stcuthbertsrcprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148448
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Lovaine Place, North Shields, NE29 0BU
Website
www.stcuthbertsrcprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
242 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
212
Free School Meals
38.9% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 109.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
212 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Service and sacrifice Compassion and dignity Humility and gentleness Truth and justice Forgiveness and mercy Tolerance and peace

The Catholic Faith is central to day-to-day life and to all aspects of the curriculum, which regularly features Mass and Collective Worship in all forms. The school places great importance on living out gospel values, is linked with the parish, and is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. The school has UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold Award and involves the community in Catholic life events such as Mass, the May Procession, and Holy Week activities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Mini Vinnies Mini Mini Vinnies Football club Campfire club Family club Cycling club Art club Sport and Well-being club Mighty Minds Club Musical Theatre Comic Creators Club Chatter Books Singing Science First Aid Club Lego Club Rockstar Maths Eco Club Creative Graphics Club Mindful Colouring Ukulele Club Board Games Traditional Playground Games Clubbersize Saturday family cycles Fakeaway Cooking Club Loose Parts Play Club Intergenerational Club

Sports

Cycling Archery Swimming

Facilities

Roundhouse (outdoor learning space) Outdoor learning environments/space (including use of local parks and areas)

Curriculum Highlights

Maths Mastery with White Rose Maths Scheme Phonics taught through the Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) programme Reading and writing taught with emphasis on developing discrete reading and writing skills and fostering a love of reading and writing Outdoor Learning is a core approach across the curriculum, with learning taking place outside and involving local environments and community projects Cross-curricular integration; use of whole-school books, art, poetry and themes each half term to enrich learning

Admissions Criteria

The school is open to all children and families regardless of faith. Nursery admissions are available in the first term after a child’s third birthday. Information on how to apply is available on the North Tyneside Council website and on the school admissions page.

Financial Information

There are no additional charges to our nursery.

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