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

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, DH3 3PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street is a primary school in Chester le Street for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 4th of 16 primary schools in Chester le Street. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 October 2023, report published 18 December 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths77%

77%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

216 pupils on roll, with places for 243

Eligible for free school meals6.9%

6.9%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.7%

22.7%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12%

12%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.4%

1.4%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Cestria Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
Red Rose Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	81% met the expected standard
Newker Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	69% met the expected standard
Bullion Lane Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	94% met the expected standard
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School	0.9 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	66% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Garrity
Phone: 01913882305
Website: stcuthbertschesterlestreet.bwcet.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, DH3 3PH
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 148259

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.