St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Balmain Road, North Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3QROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 55th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 March 2014, report published 26 March 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 February 2025

Pupils thrive in an environment that is caring, supportive and highly inclusive. The school is ambitious for pupils and ensures that they are well prepared for each step in their education journey. This is reflected in their achievement in reading, writing and mathematics, along with a range of other subjects. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They show great consideration towards one another. They are polite and thoughtful. This positive behaviour stems from pupils' understanding of the core values of the school, such as respect and tolerance. Pupils work hard in lessons. Children in the early years follow clear routines and engage enthusiastically in learning activities. Pupils of all ages co-operate with the adults to tidy up, help out and make the school a happy place to learn and make friends. Pupils undertake a range of leadership roles in school. They enjoy this responsibility and they learn from it. The heritage heroes are enthusiastic about local history, the technical team look after equipment and the eco warriors care for the environment. Pupils also enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities and trips. These often take them to places that they may not otherwise have a chance to visit, such as theatres and galleries.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 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 score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

225 pupils on roll, with places for 229

Eligible for free school meals34.7%

34.7%, 8.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31.1%

31.1%, 9.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.4%

16.4%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Mountfield Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard
Kenton Bar Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding57% met the expected standard
Wyndham Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Kingston Park Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
North Fawdon Primary School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Good57% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Anne Bullerwell
Address
Balmain Road, North Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3QR
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
URN
148978

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.