St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

A not judged academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland.

Sunderland, SR48HP Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
24 September 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Grindon Lane
Grindon
Sunderland, SR48HP

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149036
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 8HP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
236 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
236
Free School Meals
22.0% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.3 (4.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
236 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Educate; Create; Witness: Christ at the Centre"

The school is Catholic; Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school's activity; strong links with the local parish; parish priest conducts Mass weekly in our school hall.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Mrs J. Ward speaks about a happy, well-behaved school community and the Catholic ethos; invites visits to see the school in action.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Mini Vinnies Buddies School Council School Clubs

Facilities

Extensive grounds 2 hard yard surfaces Substantial school field Wooded area Fully equipped ICT suite Art Room Reading Room Nurture/Sensory Room School Library Large dining hall Separate multi purpose hall

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced curriculum Reading, writing and number skills are emphasised from early years Language-rich environment with explicit teaching of vocabulary and word knowledge Reading and phonics focus with grammar, spelling and vocabulary development Enrichment opportunities, visits and visitors to connect learning to real life application

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club is available; no explicit after-school wraparound care information is provided on the site.

Admissions Criteria

Priority will be given to Catholic children in accordance with the oversubscription criteria; the admission policy criteria will be dealt with in the School Policies section of the website.

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