St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Seaham, SR7 0HW · County Durham · primary school
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25th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 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 — 8.8/10 against 3,597 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
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, Seaham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dodgeball, Computer, Lego, Mindfulness, Gymnastics, Board Games, Dance, and BoxFit clubs. Sports include Tag Rugby, football, and soft archery, alongside art clubs. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted. The report highlights a school where pupils ‘embody the school’s vision’ and ‘strive for excellence’, supported by a ‘high-quality, bespoke curriculum’ and ‘exemplary’ behaviour. Leaders maintain high ambitions without detriment to staff well-being, fostering a community where parents feel integral and pupils feel ‘special’.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite and well mannered’, with ‘very positive’ relationships between adults and pupils.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with staff teaching phonics ‘with fidelity’ so pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- The curriculum is ‘crafted’ to meet all pupils’ needs, including those with SEND, resulting in ‘exceptional quality’ work.
- Early years staff create a ‘vibrant and positive’ environment, encouraging children to become ‘resilient and independent learners’.
- Staff feel ‘very well supported’, and governors hold leaders to account effectively.
Areas to improve
- The school must take further effective action to reduce the number of ‘persistently absent pupils’ who ‘miss significant amounts of learning’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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