SchoolScoresSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Stratford Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5AJ
01429 275040 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 April 2017. 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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Hartlepool comparisons use the 18 of its 34 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 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 | Hartlepool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 15th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Hartlepool figures pool parents at the Hartlepool 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
40 pupils in this year group.
70% — 7 points above the Hartlepool average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hartlepool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 Hartlepool. 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 51 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 | Hartlepool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.8% | 42.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.1% | 18.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 7.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 79% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.2 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 9.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 30 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Aidan's CofE Memorial Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stranton Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsley Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eldon Grove Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ward Jackson CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rift House Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lynnfield Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Golden Flatts Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 April 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
86% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 148380.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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