The short version
Above-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 332
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Westloch Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSs Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 614m away
Cramlington Learning Village
Secondary · 845m away
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Special school · 1.5km away
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 2.1km away
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Cramlington Village Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Azure College
Special school · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School?
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School currently has 332 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School take?
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School?
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School is in Cramlington, NE23 6LW, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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