St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR4 8HP · Sunderland · primary school
23rd of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 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 — 7.3/10 against 3,124 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 62% | 4.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.96 |
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, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 7.0% reached the higher standard. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils participate in Faith in Action, Worship Ambassadors, Buddies, Lunchtime Helpers, School Council, Eco Council, Sports Leads, and Mini Vinnies. There is no breakfast club or after-school club.
Getting in. The school has 242 pupils in a building with 236 places, meaning it is over capacity by 6. This means places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily routine for children who arrive before the official start time, given there is no breakfast club? What support is available for pupils who need help settling in, considering the school is over its stated capacity? How does the curriculum extend learning for the 7.0% of pupils who reach the higher standard?
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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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