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St Cuthbert's High School Catchment Area

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

St Cuthbert's High School is a academy converter secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1211 pupils, and a capacity of 1207 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,211

Pupils

1,207

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

St Cuthbert's High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Cuthbert's High School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1207 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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St Cuthbert's High School — School Information

Full address
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7PX
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
40.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137900

Other Secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If St Cuthbert's High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Cuthbert's High School

Is St Cuthbert's High School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Cuthbert's High School currently has 1211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1207 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Cuthbert's High School?

St Cuthbert's High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Cuthbert's High School cover?

St Cuthbert's High School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 11–18. 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 High School?

St Cuthbert's High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.