The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Ms Rebecca Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cragside, High Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeaton Manor School
Secondary · 547m away
Benton Park Primary School
Primary · 782m away
St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · 991m away
Ravenswood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Benton House School
Independent · 1.4km away
South Gosforth First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hopespring Newcastle
Independent · 1.6km away
West Jesmond Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cragside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cragside Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cragside Primary School?
Cragside Primary School currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cragside Primary School take?
Cragside Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cragside Primary School?
Cragside Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7EL, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cragside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cragside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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