The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 327 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 168 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,021
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 23.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- CRAMLINGTON LEARNING VILLAGE
- Head
- Co Headteacher Kim Irving & Jon Bird (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSs Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 512m away
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
Primary · 845m away
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Special school · 1.2km away
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Azure College
Special school · 1.9km away
Cramlington Village Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cramlington Learning Village a selective school?
No. Cramlington Learning Village is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cramlington Learning Village's Ofsted rating?
Cramlington Learning Village was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cramlington Learning Village?
Cramlington Learning Village currently has 2,021 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cramlington Learning Village take?
Cramlington Learning Village caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cramlington Learning Village?
Cramlington Learning Village is in Cramlington, NE23 6BN, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cramlington Learning Village have a sixth form?
Yes, Cramlington Learning Village has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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