The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 62.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Mead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
East View Avenue, East Farm, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCramlington Shanklea Primary School
Primary · 521m away
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 956m away
Cramlington Village Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Cramlington Learning Village
Secondary · 1.2km away
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Azure College
Special school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cramlington Hillcrest School's Ofsted rating?
Cramlington Hillcrest School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cramlington Hillcrest School?
Cramlington Hillcrest School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cramlington Hillcrest School take?
Cramlington Hillcrest School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Cramlington Hillcrest School?
Cramlington Hillcrest School is in Cramlington, NE23 1DY, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cramlington Hillcrest School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cramlington Hillcrest School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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