St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11220 pupils

Ropery Lane, DH3 3PHWebsite01913882305

Good220 pupilsAges 3–11

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Good2y ago

Inspected Oct 2023

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils220

Good2y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils220

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

220 / 243 (91%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mrs Angela Garrity

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 70%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.4%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.4%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support10.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (35%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (26%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (13%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (13%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (9%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils220

Free school meals8.2%

English as additional language21.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British68.2%

Indian11.4%

Black African5.0%

White Other4.5%

Mixed Other3.6%

Asian Other2.3%

Chinese1.4%

Unclassified0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

Mixed White & African0.9%

Other0.5%

Black Other0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2025

Trust Performance

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 853.0

Progress 80.36

EBacc entry62.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,515

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,885 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,738

Support staff£976

Premises£257

Energy£117

Learning resources£131

Income per pupil£5,879

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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