The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Joel Routledge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Langdale Drive, Beacon Hill Grange, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAzure College
Special school · 668m away
Cramlington Learning Village
Secondary · 1.2km away
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Special school · 1.6km away
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Cramlington Village Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beaconhill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beaconhill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beaconhill Community Primary School?
Beaconhill Community Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beaconhill Community Primary School take?
Beaconhill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beaconhill Community Primary School?
Beaconhill Community Primary School is in Cramlington, NE23 8EH, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beaconhill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beaconhill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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