--- title: "Year 4 Enjoy a Fantastic Science Experience at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College!" url: "https://stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-03-13-year-4-enjoy-a-fantastic-science-experience-at-st-john-s-catholic-school-sixth-form-colle" school: "St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01388 762889 **Email:** office@stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk # Year 4 Enjoy a Fantastic Science Experience at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College! 13 March 2026 ![](https://stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/648885867_1355035889976907_9024570958110804975_n_(1).jpg)![](https://stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/647068551_1355035486643614_1739814209325370563_n.jpg)![](https://stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/648870855_1355035856643577_6775151660688215664_n.jpg) 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/**](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. [\[diocesehn.org.uk\]](https://diocesehn.org.uk/news/st-johns-catholic-school-sixth-form-college-ranked-among-top-10-secondary-schools-in-co-durham/) 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/**](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/) [Enrichment](https://stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/enrichment) [ World Book Day Celebrations Shine at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Crook!](https://stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-03-05-world-book-day-celebrations-shine-at-st-cuthbert-s-catholic-primary-school-crook) [A Fantastic Spring Adventure at Hardwick Park ](https://stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-03-23-a-fantastic-spring-adventure-at-hardwick-park) ![St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-cuthbert-s-rc-primary-school-durham-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School Church Hill Crook County Durham DL15 9DN 01388 762889 - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StCuthsCrook/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stcuthberts_crook/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)