St Cuthbert's High School
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| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Headteacher | Mr J Gerard Murphy |
| Specialism | Science College |
| Location | Gretna Road Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE15 7PX England |
| LEA | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted number | 108535 |
| Students | 1304 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Ages | 11 to 18 |
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St. Cuthbert's High School is a boys-only Catholic secondary school based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has circa 1,100 students. The school was originally situated on Bath Lane in the centre of the city and moved to its current site in Denton Burn in 1922. The school is built directly over the Roman Vallum.
In 2006 the school opened a new block providing 9 science laboratories, 6 information technology rooms and 4 craft, design & technology rooms.
In recent years, St. Cuthbert's High School gained Science School status and for a long time has been a beacon school in the field of English and Modern Foreign Languages.
In 2006 St Cuthbert's High School celebrated its 125th Anniversary with a special evening hosted by Bishop Kevin Dunn.
The school hit the headlines in March 2008 due to a violent stabbing incident which occurred in an art lesson and saw the school being criticised for the handling of the case. [1]
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[edit] Key staff
- Headteacher - Mr. J. G. Murphy
- Deputy Headteacher - Mr D. Stapylton
- Assistant Headteacher - Mr .I . Lord
- Andrew Soulsby - The king of St Cuthberts (also talent show winner)
[edit] Academic statistics
In 2000 55% of students earned 5 or more GCSEs at grade C or above, compared to a Newcastle average of 35% and the national average of 49%. In 2005 64% of students earned 5 or more GCSEs at grade C or above.
[edit] Notable alumni
- John Carver - football coach
- Declan Donnelly - Dec of Ant & Dec
- Admiral Sir Nigel Essenhigh - First Sea Lord, Royal Navy
- Sir Terry Farrell - Architect
- Paul Kennedy - Historian and Writer
- Lawrie McMenemy - football coach
- John Middleton - Vicar Ashley Thomas in Emmerdale
- Bobby Moncur (Former Newcastle United Player/Coach)
- John Nichol (Former RAF Navigator held hostage in Gulf War I. War Writer and Broadcaster)
- Sting - Musician, solo artist and member of The Police
- Neil Tennant - Musician, member of the Pet Shop Boys
- Adam Herbert Wakenshaw (Victoria Cross recipient)
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