Compare St Cuthbert's High School and St Mary's Catholic School and Walbottle Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: St Cuthbert's High School (Secondary) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne; St Mary's Catholic School (Secondary) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Walbottle Academy (Secondary) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Cuthbert's High School, St Mary's Catholic School and Walbottle Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Mary's Catholic School), published Oct 2023. The lowest is 2 (St Cuthbert's High School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Cuthbert's High School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,400, typical FSM 35–40%, range 20–25%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST and NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	St Cuthbert's High School NE15 7PX	St Mary's Catholic School NE7 7PE	Walbottle Academy NE15 9TP
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE15 7PX	Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE7 7PE	Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE15 9TP
Latest Ofsted	2 17 Mar 2024	1 19 Oct 2023	2 13 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1207	1395	1885
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk	stmarysnewcastle.co.uk	wba.northerneducationtrust.org
Telephone	01912744510	01912153260	01912678221
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Cuthbert's High School

NE15 7PX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE15 7PX
Ofsted: 2 17 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk
Telephone: 01912744510

St Mary's Catholic School

NE7 7PE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE7 7PE
Ofsted: 1 19 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: stmarysnewcastle.co.uk
Telephone: 01912153260

Walbottle Academy

NE15 9TP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE15 9TP
Ofsted: 2 13 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Website: wba.northerneducationtrust.org
Telephone: 01912678221

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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