The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 474
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Ms Jane Ramsay (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
Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1XZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Burnside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burnside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnside Primary School?
Burnside Primary School currently has 474 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnside Primary School take?
Burnside Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnside Primary School?
Burnside Primary School is in Cramlington, NE23 1XZ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burnside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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