SchoolScoresSt Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Berrys Lane, Sutton, St Helens, WA9 3HE
01744 678123 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
163 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104835), before it changed to its current form.
25% — 11 points below the St. Helens average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25% | 36% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 34.5 | 41.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.8 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
179 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104835), before it changed to its current form.
79% — 9 points below the St. Helens average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 79% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 18% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 13% | 25% | 13% |
| Further education college | 61% | 37% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 79% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in St. Helens. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 175 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 163 |
| Of those, offered a place | 163 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 291 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.2% | 30.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.7% | 17.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 5.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 8.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 38.3% | 23.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Lower than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.9 | 31.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded5 pupils | 0.57% | 0.39% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Higher than 35% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Higher than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in St Helens. Higher than 39% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 17.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Sutton Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Outwood Academy Haydock 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cowley International College 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- De La Salle School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 25% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 21 points below the England average of 45%.
Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 163 families put St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy as their first choice for 175 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 163 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152596.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.