Prospectus 2025/26

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Grindon

Educate; Create; Witness: Christ at the Centre

Welcome

Children learning at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

I feel very blessed to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school, full of happy, well-behaved children who are a pleasure to teach and a delight to work with.

All of the staff at our school work very hard to make lessons engaging and to help each child learn in every lesson. As a result, our pupils are keen to learn and feel proud of their success in all areas of the curriculum.

St. Cuthbert’s is no ordinary school. We welcome children of all faiths and beliefs and work hard to make every child and adult feel that they are an important part of our school and special in the sight of God.

Our Nursery

Nursery children at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

Our nursery provides both 15 and 30 hour places from 3 years old.

We value our strong partnership with families, ensuring that every child’s needs are understood and catered for. To organise a visit, please contact the school office.

15 and 30 hour placesAvailable from 3 years old.
30 hour offerThe 30 hour session finishes at 2.30pm each day.
Additional hourParents can purchase an additional hour to finish in line with the school day.

It is an additional £20 per week for the extra 5 hours. School meals cost £12.50 per week. Selecting both options totals £32.50 per week.

Our School Day

ReceptionMorning: 8.45am – 11.45am
Afternoon: 12.45pm – 3.15pm
Year 1 and Year 2Morning: 8.45am – 12.00pm
Afternoon: 1.00pm – 3.25pm
Years 3, 4, 5 and 6Morning: 8.45am – 12.00 noon
Afternoon: 1.00pm – 3.15pm

School is open from 8.30am. Children are expected to be in school, sitting in their place and ready to begin work at 8.45am.

Wraparound Care: Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am – 8.30am. After School Teatime Club runs from 3.15pm – 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday.

Our School

Educate; Create; Witness; Christ at the Centre

We strongly believe that children leaving our school must be well equipped for the future. We aim to honour and maintain the vision and ideals of the founders of our school.

We aim to educate each other, create community and witness to Christian values.

Every child matters, every adult matters, everyone matters, God matters.

Our Curriculum

Teacher supporting pupils in class

At St. Cuthbert’s we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all children, including the most able and those with special educational needs.

  • English, Maths and Religious Education
  • Science, Computing, History and Geography
  • Physical Education, Music, Art and Design Technology
  • Spanish
  • Personal, Social and Health Education, including RSE

Nursery and Reception follow the Foundation Stage curriculum, preparing children for the National Curriculum which starts in Year 1.

Our Uniform

Pupils wearing St Cuthbert's school uniform

We expect all children to wear school uniform and ask all parents to support us in ensuring children come to school dressed appropriately.

BoysGrey trousers or shorts, light blue polo shirt, navy sweatshirt/cardigan and black school shoes or black trainers.
GirlsGrey skirt, pinafore, trousers or shorts, light blue polo shirt, navy sweatshirt/cardigan, summer blue/white checked dress and suitable shoes or sandals.
P.E. KitWhite cotton T-shirt, navy or black shorts, navy/black jogging bottoms or leggings and white/black trainers.

Children will be given designated P.E. days and are expected to come dressed in P.E. kit on those days. Preloved uniform is available through the school office.

Safeguarding & SEND

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is paramount and our Headteacher and Deputy are Designated Safeguarding Officers. All school staff undertake training in safeguarding and child protection.

We work closely with Sunderland City Council and Clennell Education Solutions Safeguarding teams and follow Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

SEND

We aim to cater for the individual needs of all children. Some children may need additional resources, adapted materials or extra learning support to access the curriculum and reach their potential.

We work in partnership with families and outside agencies to ensure a holistic approach. We have a SENCO in school and parent/carer feedback is always welcome.

Chadwick’s Kitchen

Our award-winning in-house catering team, Chadwick’s Kitchen, provides catering services across the Trust.

Fresh ingredients are used to prepare healthy and nutritionally balanced meals each day, with the majority of menus homemade by chefs in our kitchens.

  • Medical diets can be accommodated in partnership with parents.
  • Parents and carers can pay for school meals using ParentPay.
  • Pupils entitled to free school meals can purchase food to the value of the daily allowance.
  • Pupils may bring a packed lunch, but nuts and nut-based products are not permitted.

Our Trust

We are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.

The Trust covers the east part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, with schools in East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Our family of schools work closely together so pupils can flourish, supported by close relationships, effective transition and shared expectations.

30Schools in our Trust
11,495Pupils in our family of schools
1,338Staff in our Trust

Get in touch

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Grindon
SR4 8HP

Telephone: 0191 528 5094
Email: office@stcuthbertsprimaryschool.co.uk
Website: www.stcuthbertsprimaryschool.co.uk

Facebook: @StCuthbertsCatholicPrimaryGrindon