Our Year 4 pupils had a fantastic time visiting St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College! They took part in an exciting Science lesson where they explored different liquids and tested whether they were acids or alkalis using real scientific equipment. 

Well done, Year 4 — you represented St Cuthbert’s brilliantly!

Why This Visit Matters: St Cuthbert’s and St John’s

As many of our families know, St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College is one of the key secondary schools that St Cuthbert’s pupils transition to. Strengthening this link is incredibly valuable, and opportunities like today’s visit give our children a chance to experience secondary‑level learning in a supportive, inspiring environment.

St John’s is located in Bishop Auckland and is part of the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, offering a strong Catholic ethos and a wide range of learning experiences.


Their website can be explored here: https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/

St John’s Recognised Among the Top 10 Secondary Schools in County Durham

St John’s was recently highlighted by Ofsted as one of the Top 10 secondary schools in County Durham, based on the latest published data.

This recognition reflects the school’s commitment to academic excellence, pupil care, and a high‑quality learning environment — making it a strong and popular choice for families across our community. [diocesehn.org.uk]

For parents considering next steps in their child’s education, this achievement is a reassuring indicator of the outstanding provision available at St John’s.

Building Aspirations Through Real Science

Today’s science session gave our Year 4 pupils:

  • A chance to work in a real secondary school science lab
  • Hands‑on experience using scientific equipment
  • The opportunity to test and classify liquids as acidic or alkaline
  • A glimpse into the exciting learning journey that awaits them in Key Stage 3

Visits like this help our pupils build confidence, spark curiosity, and look forward to the opportunities that secondary school will bring.

Strengthening Our Feeder School Partnership

As St Cuthbert’s is a feeder school to St John’s, these shared learning experiences help reinforce:

  • A smooth transition from primary to secondary
  • Familiarity with the school environment
  • Continued Catholic education
  • Aspirations for future learning

We are grateful to St John’s for welcoming our pupils and providing such an engaging session.

If you’d like to find out more about St John’s or explore their curriculum, ethos, and latest news, please visit their website:
https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/