St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 59th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2022, report published 9 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2022
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary school is a caring, nurturing and supportive school. Pupils are safe. They are well supported and cared for by staff and other pupils. Bullying rarely happens. Leaders monitor any reports of bullying closely and act decisively should it occur. Adults have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Leaders ensure that pupils who need extra help to manage their behaviour get the support they need. Leaders promote and model the Catholic values of the school. They care for staff and families. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils have a range of responsibilities, such as being house captains, school councillors, eco councillors, or head boy and head girl. Older pupils enjoy being 'buddies' with children in the Reception classes. Pupils are proud of these roles and responsibilities. Charity work is a central part of school life. Pupils spoke with enthusiasm about raising money for local causes during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have also fundraised with their local parish to build a well in Africa. These experiences help them to contribute to the caring ethos of the school. Pupils know and live the school motto of 'Love to learn, learn to love'.
What the school should improve
- In some curriculum subjects, such as history, music and design technology, plans are not as well sequenced as others. As a result, pupils' knowledge is not built as securely; they do not all have the knowledge that they need to complete more complex tasks. Leaders need to complete their current review of these subjects, implement high-quality plans and ensure any relevant staff training, to ensure that learning across all subjects is highly effective.
- In early years, opportunities for high-quality, exciting learning are not always on offer outdoors. This means that opportunities are missed to support children to access the curriculum. Leaders need to introduce new ideas, concepts and vocabulary through consistently well-planned opportunities outside, to engage and excite children across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
173 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walbottle Village Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Newburn Manor Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Knop Law Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Milecastle Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Throckley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Meldrum
- Phone
- 01912675956
- Address
- The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8JL
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 148270
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.