St Cuthbert's High School
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Attainment 8 of 49.0 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 49.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 63%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- 0.00
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.20, 0.20]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 198 | 49.0 | — | 63.1% | 60.6% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 198 | 46.9 | 0.00 | 59.6% | 61.1% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 197 | 44.6 | -0.44 | 58.0% | 83.0% | 4.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 191 | 54.7 | +0.28 | 74.0% | 82.0% | 5.1 |
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School information
| URN | 137900 |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Daniel P. Murray |
| Trust | BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | NE15 7PX |
| Latest pupils | 198 |
| FSM eligible | 40.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX
www.st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk1912744510| DfE number | 4715 |
| UKPRN | 10036709 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 Mar 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2024 |