St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 108838 • Sunderland SR4 8HP

Overview

Name
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
108838
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
72.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jane Ward (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Grindon Lane, Sunderland SR4 8HP

Summary

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Grindon, Sunderland, serves a mixed-gender population of 239 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. As part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, the school emphasizes a strong Christian ethos, fostering a caring community where children can thrive academically and spiritually. The school offers a nurturing environment that encourages personal growth and faith development through regular prayer, reflection, and worship.

The curriculum at St Cuthbert's is designed to be broad and balanced, with a focus on core skills and knowledge retention. Pupils engage in a variety of learning experiences, including enrichment activities and extracurricular options. The school provides a supportive framework for all students, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring that every child is equipped for future learning and success.

Strong ties with the local parish enhance the school community, with regular involvement from the parish priest. The school day is structured to facilitate learning, with dedicated sessions for nursery through to Year 6, promoting a routine that encourages punctuality and readiness to learn.

Key details

LA
Sunderland
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
239
Boys
108
Girls
131
FSM %
18.00
Open date
Close date
2022-03-31
Last Ofsted
2013-05-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 239 108 131 210 18.00
2024-09-11 239 108 131 210 18.00
2023-09-11 239 108 131 210 18.00
2022-09-11 239 108 131 210 18.00
2021-09-11 246 112 134 210 17.50
2020-09-11 250 111 139 210 14.60

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