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St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Berrys Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3HE, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.5 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
876
Capacity
920
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, placing it in the top 95% nationally. However, only 44% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school has a smaller percentage of students entering the EBacc, at 7%, indicating a more limited focus on this pathway.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.5 | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 44% | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 7% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other5.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.44363, -2.70072 · WA9 3HE
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104835
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stcuthberts.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Cuthbert's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2016.
Is St Cuthbert's Catholic High School a good school?
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School scores 15.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Cuthbert's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.5. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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