Religious Education at St Cuthbert’s focuses on inspiring students to become rounded individuals. It is a creative subject bringing religion alive and is a place where opinions and beliefs are discussed in a safe environment, As well as activities focused on values and global issues, there is a retreat programme offering residential retreats to the Lake District and also the opportunity to get involved with local charities.

The Art Department at St Cuthbert’s is a very successful and thriving area of the school. Art offers an exciting course where students can experiment with different media in combination with more traditional processes. We work closely with local Colleges and each year our students attend workshops run by local artists. Our students make visits to galleries, including institutions in Liverpool and public Art at Crosby Beach.

Constructing the Built Environment is a vocational inspired course which will provide students with practical and academic skills that can be applied to a future apprenticeship or career. It aims to provide a foundation of knowledge about the construction industry, including planning, drawing, safety and design and is equivalent to a GCSE.

Our Geography students benefit from a diverse range of learning experiences such as fieldwork investigations, investigating case studies, data and graph analysis. Extra-curricular trips in order to further develop learning are offered, previous trips include a tour exploring Iceland’s geographical features, field trips to study rivers in Cheshire, and Coastal management strategies in Blackpool

Health & Social Care focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and understanding required within the Health and Social Care sector. They are taught about the different areas of care and how to apply them to real life scenarios. Communication, problem solving and analysis are all key skills covered and it is a useful qualification for any student considering a career as a medical professional.

As well as focusing on food preparation, Hospitality and Catering offers students the opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills, time management and problem solving abilities. The subject also focuses on the principles of nutrition, diet and good health, food safety. Lessons are a mix of practical and written work and gives a good basis for students looking to go into hospitality or nutrition as a career.

At St Cuthbert’s we strive to provide the best education for our students which includes life skills that will see them through to adulthood. We aim to develop self esteem and confidence, teaching respect for others.  Through support from Merseyside Police, Teenage Advice Zone (TAZ), Drugs and Alcohol Team, John Moores University we give students the information and advice they need to become responsible citizens in society.

Spanish is taught to all students in Years 7 and 8 with the option to continue. We offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities to boost language skills and knowledge of the culture There is a Modern Languages Film Club where students enjoy a selected film in Spanish, and there is the chance to take part in trips and exchanges.