St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
North Shields, NE29 0BU · North Tyneside · primary school
6th of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 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 — 9.7/10 against 2,004 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 16.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join clubs like Mini Vinnies, Campfire, and Musical Theatre, alongside football and cycling teams. The school offers a residential trip to Hawkhirst and Saturday family cycles. An after-school club is available, but there is no breakfast club.
Getting in. The school has 225 pupils in a capacity of 242 places, leaving 17 spare spots. This means the school has a little room, but is fairly full.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school support pupils who miss the morning start, given there is no breakfast club? What specific support is available for the 16.0% of pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the school manage the transition for the 17 families currently seeking places?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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