SchoolScoresSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Mill Road, Seaham, SR7 0HW
0191 581 3090 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 May 2016. 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 23 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Seaham comparisons use the 5 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 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 | Seaham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Seaham. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Seaham. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Seaham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Seaham. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Seaham. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 88% | 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. Seaham figures pool parents at the Seaham 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
24 pupils in this year group.
75% — 13 points above the County Durham average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 County Durham. 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
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 | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.0 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.1 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Seaham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.1%* | 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
- New Seaham Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westlea Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seaview Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seaham Trinity Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ropery Walk Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ribbon School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 71% 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, Seaham's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 May 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham?
90% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 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 148626.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.