St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Aided

URN: 108616 • North Shields NE29 0BU

Overview

Name
St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Aided
URN
108616
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Shaun Dillon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Lovaine Place, North Shields NE29 0BU

Summary

St. Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in North Shields, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity for 242 pupils and currently serves 230 students. The school is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and emphasizes a strong community ethos, where the values of compassion, respect, and mutual trust are central to its mission. The school aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring that children are emotionally and physically secure while fostering their personal growth.

The curriculum at St. Cuthbert's incorporates a unique approach to learning, with a focus on "Compassion Matters," which encourages students to understand and embody compassion in their daily lives. Outdoor learning is also a key component, with dedicated time for students to engage with nature and enhance their educational experience. The school follows a structured approach to literacy and numeracy, employing the White Rose Maths Scheme and the Essential Letters and Sounds programme for phonics, ensuring all children develop essential reading and writing skills.

St. Cuthbert's promotes an active lifestyle through various sports initiatives, teaching children to swim and ride bikes, and offering opportunities for archery and outdoor activities. The school values the importance of community involvement, encouraging families to participate in school events and activities, thereby strengthening the bonds between the school, students, and their families.

Key details

LA
North Tyneside
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
242
Pupils
230
Boys
129
Girls
101
FSM %
28.40
Open date
Close date
2021-07-31
Last Ofsted
2018-10-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 230 129 101 242 28.40
2024-09-11 230 129 101 242 28.40
2023-09-11 230 129 101 242 28.40
2022-09-11 230 129 101 242 28.40
2021-09-11 230 129 101 242 28.40
2020-09-11 236 140 96 242 23.40

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