St. Helens
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
GCSE results 2026: every St. Helens school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 33.9 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- 33.9
- Attainment 8
- 21%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- -1.11
- Progress 8
- [-1.33, -0.90]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 173 | 33.9 | — | 21.4% | 2.9% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 163 | 34.5 | — | 24.5% | — | 7.4% | 2.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 179 | 34.1 | -1.11 | 26.8% | — | 7.3% | 2.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 179 | 34.3 | -1.01 | 24.0% | — | 9.5% | 2.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 179 | 37.7 | -0.76 | — | — | 15.0% | 3.0 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in St. Helens for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 104835 |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Stuart Holland |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA9 3HE |
| Pupils | 876 |
| FSM eligible | 47.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Berrys Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3HE
http://www.stcuthberts.com1744678123| DfE number | 4801 |
| UKPRN | 10017051 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 1957 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |