St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 October 2023
The school's mantra, 'Be yourself, but be it very well', is lived out by all who are part of the St Cuthbert's family. It is clear that everybody matters here. Pupils have an enthusiasm for school that is apparent to all. They enjoy coming to their school, where they feel happy and safe. Pupils thrive because adults value and support them well. The school is ambitious for all pupils. The curriculum is well considered and carefully planned. In most cases, the new learning pupils' experience builds on what they already know. Teachers encourage pupils to think deeply about the things that they learn. Pupils demonstrate consistently high standards of behaviour. Pupils' attitudes to learning are exemplary. They demonstrate tolerance and respect for others. Staff ensure that classrooms are calm and purposeful places where pupils can thrive in their learning. Pupils move around the school with independence and maturity. The school's personal development curriculum encourages pupils to make a positive contribution to the wider community. Pupils value the range of opportunities to broaden their horizons and extend their interests, such as through the school's work with the Junior Duke Award.
What the school should improve
- The implementation of the curriculum in some foundation subjects is at an early stage. The school should continue its work to check that all pupils learn the relevant knowledge and skills in these subjects to ensure that they are ready for the next stage of their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 243
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
- 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.