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St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.7 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,211
Capacity
1,207
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 34% nationally. Approximately 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 52% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 49.0 | Top 34% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 52% | Top 33% 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%. | 61% | Top 35% 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%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.7%
Black African11.3%
Asian Pakistani11.1%
Asian Bangladeshi7.4%
Asian Other7.0%
Asian Indian5.0%
White Other4.6%
Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Black Other1.2%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.97895, -1.67536 · NE15 7PX
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN137900
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Cuthbert's High School rated by Ofsted?
St Cuthbert's High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is St Cuthbert's High School a good school?
St Cuthbert's High School scores 58.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 High School in GCSEs?
St Cuthbert's High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.0. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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