St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Address: Ropery Lane
Town/City: Chester le Street
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH3 3PH
Telephone Number: 01913 882305
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Angela Garrity
Capacity: 243
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.5%

Location and administration

URN: 148259
DfE Number: 840/3343
UKPRN: 10087144
UPRN: 100110740141
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: North Durham (E14001389)
Electoral Ward: Chester-le-Street North (E05016163)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 427737E, 550911N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 51' 10.34" N 1° 34' 9.73" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVC3J+47

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Park View School (0.4km)
  2. Cestria Primary School (0.4km)
  3. Red Rose Primary School (0.5km)
  4. Newker Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Bullion Lane Primary School (0.9km)
  6. Hermitage Academy (1.5km)
  7. Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School (1.5km)
  8. Lumley Infant and Nursery School (2.2km)
  9. Lumley Junior School (2.5km)
  10. Rickleton Primary School (3.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Susan Cantwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 March 2029.
  • Lynn Coxon - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 March 2022.
  • Angela Garrity - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Catherine Lynn - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Catherine Lynn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Sarah McCabe - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 February 2028.
  • Stephen Paul - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • David Quinn - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Simon Rochester - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Simon Wilkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2028.