Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham?

Applications for Reception places at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

Mill Road, Seaham, SR7 0HW

Local ranking4th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 92.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 92.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 92.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 24

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 201
Boys: 104 (50%)
Girls: 102 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (98% full)
SEND: 18.4%
FSM Eligible: 20.9%
EAL: 1.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 15.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,682/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.5%
Black African: 2.0%
White Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Asian Pakistani: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%

94.5%

White British

2.0%

Black African

1.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01915813090

office@stcuthbertsprimary.com

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Mill Road

Seaham, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148626
UKPRN: 10088421
Establishment No.: 3300
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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