SchoolScoresSt Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Prince Edward Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2EX
01289 307785 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 February 2018. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Berwick-upon-Tweed comparisons use the 7 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Berwick-upon-Tweed | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 99% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 99% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 13th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 98% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 54%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Berwick-upon-Tweed figures pool parents at the Berwick-upon-Tweed schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Northumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 15 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 24.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.2% | 3.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Tweedmouth West Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Prior Park Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Spittal Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
- Berwick St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Scremerston First School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 February 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick?
100% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick as their first choice for 9 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 9 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 148998.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.