St Cuthbert’s Church of England Primary School has served the community of Pateley Bridge for the past 100 years or more. Originally an all-through school, it took on its present role in 1980. The school enjoys Voluntary controlled status giving it a dual role in the town. Its Church of England foundation enables the school to educate its pupils within a context of Christian values, enjoying all the benefits traditionally associated with highly successful, popular church schools. At the same time however its status ensures that it is also a community school, welcoming all the children of Pateley Bridge and its immediate neighbours, of whatever faith or indeed none.

We understand that while parents clearly want their children to be academically successful and fully rounded individuals, they will also want them to be safe and happy. OFSTED concluded that, “Children feel safe because staff are vigilant about their well-being. Attendance is outstanding.”  The school has a zero tolerance policy towards any kind of bullying, either physical or verbal.