St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, TS25 5AJ · Hartlepool · primary school
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10th of 27 primary schools in Hartlepool we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 2,342 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club. Pupils also participate in a beach clean-up at Seaton Carew Beach.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Overview
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a highly inclusive environment where pupils feel loved and cared for. The report highlights a calm, purposeful learning atmosphere with positive attitudes towards education and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and are confident that bullying is addressed swiftly, fostering a safe and respectful community.
- Early reading is prioritised through a precise phonics programme, ensuring pupils make good progress and develop enthusiasm for reading.
- The curriculum is detailed and ambitious, with consistent teaching approaches helping pupils retain knowledge in subjects like mathematics and history.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exceptional, with early identification and precise targets enabling many to catch up quickly.
- Staff feel respected and valued, benefiting from comprehensive training and leadership support for their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Opportunities for pupils to apply their knowledge to more demanding tasks are not fully embedded, limiting their ability to reason and problem-solve in subjects such as mathematics.
- The encoding elements of the phonics programme are not taught consistently well, meaning accurate letter formation and good handwriting habits are not reinforced effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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