St Cuthbert's High School
URN: 108535 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE15 7PX
Overview
- Name
- St Cuthbert's High School
- URN
- 108535
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Gerard Murphy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE15 7PX
Summary
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a voluntary aided secondary school for boys, established in 1881. The school provides a Catholic education that welcomes boys of all faiths and none, focusing on the development of integrity, competence, compassion, and commitment. The ethos of the school is centred on Christ, aiming to nurture students in a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and academic excellence.
The curriculum at St Cuthbert's is designed to cater to the unique learning needs of boys, incorporating both traditional and innovative teaching methods. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a range of co-curricular activities, including sports, arts, and character development programs, to foster well-rounded individuals.
St Cuthbert's is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and serves a diverse community, reflecting over 20 home languages. The school is committed to forming young men who are prepared to contribute positively to society and their local community.
The curriculum at St Cuthbert's is designed to cater to the unique learning needs of boys, incorporating both traditional and innovative teaching methods. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a range of co-curricular activities, including sports, arts, and character development programs, to foster well-rounded individuals.
St Cuthbert's is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and serves a diverse community, reflecting over 20 home languages. The school is committed to forming young men who are prepared to contribute positively to society and their local community.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic School (78.0)
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School (71.8)
- Whickham School (71.0)
- Gosforth Academy (70.4)
- Gosforth High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1304
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1304 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1304 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1304 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1304 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1304 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1304 |
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