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St Cuthbert's High School
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St Cuthbert's High School
- Secondary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7PX
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Based on the inspection date: 30 June 2021
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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St Cuthbert's High School is a Secondary, Boys, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1238 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to St. Cuthbert's Catholic High School in the North East, a top-notch Catholic institution. I hope that our website helps you get a sense of what makes our school unique. I cordially invite you to come see what makes our community so dynamic. It is well known that St. Cuthbert's is a top school for training young men. Our guys gain from learning in a stimulating setting free of stereotypes. They thrive in a variety of disciplines with an emphasis on mastering the foundational courses and creating a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime. Students demonstrate creativity, intelligence, and resilience while meeting or exceeding exceptionally high standards across the curriculum and well beyond it. We give our pupils the tools they need to confidently face the challenges of a world that is changing quickly. All that we do is based on faith, leadership, and learning, which helps our boys grow into intelligent, kind, and considerate young men. Our leadership programmes are built on volunteering and service, ensuring that our students develop into tomorrow's leaders. Exam success seems to follow naturally when one concentrates on character development and enrichment, in our experience. Strong public test results enable our students to advance to a variety of difficult, worthwhile destinations, both at university and in the workplace. We are a National Teaching School and National Support School, and Ofsted and Section 48 have recognised us for our excellent results.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B- 0
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Girls | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 26.96% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 37.32% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 20.08% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 11% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 13.64% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.06 | 2.73 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.13% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 27.6% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 35.27% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.93% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.13% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 4 | 26.71% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 6 | 38% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 15.9% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 4 | 6.86% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 6 | 9.9% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 75.46% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 67.23% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 23.92% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 34% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.46% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 19 | 24% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 16 | 35.53% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 17.95% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 5 | 8.37% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 17 | 11.63% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 75.08% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 67.33% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 20.25% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 36.33% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.92% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.5% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.08% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 19.17% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.33% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 17.06% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.5% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 10.56% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 68.82% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 56.27% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 23.27% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 31.27% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.36% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.18% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.35 | 31.81 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.78 | 32.35 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.3% | 18.82% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 100 | 573 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 59.42% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.58% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 12.25% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 14.42% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.19 2 | 30.01 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.61 6 | 27.44 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.3% | 12.38% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 86 | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 48.36% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.36% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 15.64% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.80 4 | 30 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.08 2 | 28.67 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.3% | 15.59% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 60% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 15.78% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.22% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.32 | 29.28 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.71 | 31.38 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.4% | 15.69% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 88.29% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 17.43% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4.71% | 4.25% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
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| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 21st Jul 2024 |
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