St Cuthbert's High School
Academy converter · Boys · Sixth form
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7PX
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 49% in England
5 of 11 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils
1,224
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
8.1%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 46.9 | 49.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 38% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 46% | 50% | 59% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 | 0.00 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Excelsior Academy · 0.7 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Top 20% in England
- Studio West · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Kenton School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 16% in England
- Callerton Academy · 2.1 mi · Good
- Kingsmeadow Community School · 2.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne · Best secondary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
St Cuthbert's High School is in Benwell (typical home £155,000, crime high).
What is St Cuthbert's High School's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St Cuthbert's High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Cuthbert's High School is in the top 49% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.