St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
URN: 104835 • St Helens WA9 3HE
Overview
- Name
- St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
- URN
- 104835
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Holland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01744678123
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Berrys Lane, St Helens WA9 3HE
Summary
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in St Helens, serving a mixed-gender student body of 876 pupils, with a capacity for 920. The school is committed to providing a Catholic education for students aged 11 to 16, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the motto "Live life in all its fullness," reflecting its dedication to the holistic development of each student.
The curriculum at St Cuthbert's is designed to be broad, balanced, and expertly sequenced, ensuring that students receive high-quality, research-led teaching. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that all students feel happy, safe, and supported throughout their educational journey. This focus on well-being is complemented by various extracurricular activities that enhance the overall student experience.
St Cuthbert's actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through events such as open evenings and options evenings. The school also celebrates its Catholic identity through various initiatives and activities, promoting a sense of purpose and shared values among students and staff alike.
The curriculum at St Cuthbert's is designed to be broad, balanced, and expertly sequenced, ensuring that students receive high-quality, research-led teaching. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that all students feel happy, safe, and supported throughout their educational journey. This focus on well-being is complemented by various extracurricular activities that enhance the overall student experience.
St Cuthbert's actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through events such as open evenings and options evenings. The school also celebrates its Catholic identity through various initiatives and activities, promoting a sense of purpose and shared values among students and staff alike.
Useful links
- Governor Resources (governance)
- Pastoral & SEND (sen)
- Mental Health (sen)
- Safeguarding (sen)
- School Safety Officer (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- The Farne (sen)
- The Melrose Centre (sen)
- Year Group Systems (sen)
- Senior Team (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Rainford High Technology College (70.5)
- Rainford High School (68.6)
- The Sutton Academy (58.1)
- De La Salle School (52.4)
- Cowley International College (51.6)
Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 920
- Pupils
- 876
- Boys
- 441
- Girls
- 435
- FSM %
- 47.30
- Open date
- 1957-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 876 | 441 | 435 | 920 | 47.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 911 | 446 | 465 | 920 | 44.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 909 | 473 | 436 | 920 | 40.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 909 | 473 | 436 | 920 | 40.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 900 | 471 | 429 | 910 | 36.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 870 | 451 | 419 | 910 | 32.30 |
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