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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is an academy converter primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 225 pupils, and a capacity of 242 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

225

Pupils

242

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is managed by North Tyneside and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields: 242 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields has a published admission number of 242 places. 225 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 242, North Tyneside's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.4% of pupils at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Tyneside.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North Tyneside publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Tyneside school admissions →

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields: School Information

Full address
Lovaine Place, North Shields, NE29 0BU
Local authority
North Tyneside
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
35.4% of pupils
DfE URN
148448

Other Primary Schools in North Shields

If St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is oversubscribed, these primary schools in North Shields are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in North Tyneside

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across North Tyneside. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

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

The catchment area for St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields oversubscribed?

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is operating close to its capacity of 242 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields cover?

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is a primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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