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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton, Stockton-on-Tees

Primary
Academy converter
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Roman Catholic
Ages 3–11

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stockton-on-Tees, part of Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 39th-highest of the 43 schools in Stockton-on-Tees with published results, and 12,253rd of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.

SATs results
Below England average
Demand
Every first choice offered
Attendance
In line with England
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Stockton-on-Tees (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton in detail

Results

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 78% in Stockton-on-Tees and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 70% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

Getting a place at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

Admissions history and your chances at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton are Bowesfield Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 60% maths); Oxbridge Lane Primary School (0.5 miles); Mill Lane Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 65% reading, 55% maths); and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 87% maths).

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Bowesfield Primary SchoolOxbridge Lane Primary SchoolMill Lane Primary SchoolSt. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

The trust

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton is one of 35 schools run by Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

All 35 schools in Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust

Who goes there

38.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Black (36%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (18.3%) received SEN support and 6 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Thornaby Rail Station, about 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bramley Parade (a), 150 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 3rd decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Suspensions and exclusions

In 2024/25, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton issued 4 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton are North Shore Academy (1.3 miles); St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy (1.4 miles); Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy (1.4 miles); and Thornaby Academy (1.5 miles).

North Shore AcademySt Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic AcademyIan Ramsey Church of England AcademyThornaby Academy

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Sian Parnell
Pupils:213
LA:Stockton-on-Tees
Phone:01642601567
Address:Parkfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3SY
Trust:BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (35 schools)
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2021

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
-

Overall

Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.

Inspected 12 March 2024View full report

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2021. Before that, as St Cuthbert's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 111683), it was rated Good in December 2012.

URN:148461
UKPRN:10087723
Diocese:Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Constituency:Stockton North
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

29.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-3ppMaths-17ppWriting-4pp

Reading has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 77% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 73% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

26.6

Avg class size

27.7

Infant (KS1)

26.3

KS2

8

Total classes

2025/26 academic year

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Getting There

Train Stations

Thornaby Rail Station (1)
811m · 13 min walk

Bus Stops

Bramley Parade (A)
148m · 2 min walk
Overton Way (A)
241m · 4 min walk
Trinity Gardens (B)
362m · 6 min walk
High Street Stand O (O)
409m · 7 min walk
Chandlers Wharf Retail Park (B)
419m · 7 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
53
Fatal
0
Serious
12
Children hurt
9

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 41 slight.

9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.

12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Stockton-on-Tees is 9 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Your chances of a place at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

94%

Near capacity

197 pupils

210 places

13 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - Stockton-on-Tees

Low pressure
New homes approved:2,143
Projected new pupils:536

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockton-on-Tees

Across Stockton-on-Tees council

Low demand council-wide0.74 applications per place

Places available

2,555

Applications

1,901

Got 1st preference

97.7%

Got preferred school

99.5%

All primary applications across Stockton-on-Tees council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Every first choice offered

Inspection History

12 March 2024

Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

39

SEN Support

6

EHC Plans

21.1%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Speech, Language & Communication20
Moderate Learning Difficulty11
Social, Emotional & Mental Health10
Autistic Spectrum Disorder4
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
42.3%
Asian
6.1%
Black
35.7%
Mixed
4.3%
Other
3.8%
Unclassified
0.5%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals29.1%
English as Additional Language38.5%

213

Total Pupils

106

Boys

107

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

10

Teachers

21.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£47,323

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£6,332

Per pupil

£1411k

Total funding

£108k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£211,075
EAL funding£34,456
Lump sum£145,100

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.9%

Overall absence

20.5%

Persistent absence

176

Enrolments

Authorised2.8%
Unauthorised3.1%
Persistent (10%+)20.5%
Severe (50%+)1.7%

Absence trend

5.0%
21/22
6.3%
22/23
5.3%
23/24
5.9%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Questions parents ask about St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton

What are SATs results like at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?

Of the pupils at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.

What is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton's Ofsted rating?

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2021. Before that, as St Cuthbert's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 111683), it was rated Good in December 2012.

What is the catchment area for St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?

No fixed boundary. When St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton is oversubscribed, Stockton-on-Tees allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 210 places.

How big are the classes at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?

Classes at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton average 26.6 pupils (2025/26).

How many pupils go to St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton has around 213 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?

5.9% of sessions were missed at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton in 2024/25. 20.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?

Apply through Stockton-on-Tees's coordinated admissions process, naming St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.

How many road collisions happen near St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 41 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Stockton-on-Tees is 9 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).

Where is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton is at Parkfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3SY.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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