The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (123% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 129
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Marianne Allan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Cowgate, Cambois, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1RD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cambois Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cambois Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cambois Primary School?
Cambois Primary School currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cambois Primary School take?
Cambois Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cambois Primary School?
Cambois Primary School is in Blyth, NE24 1RD, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cambois Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cambois Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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