The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 297
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Gary Parnaby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCramlington Shanklea Primary School
Primary · 936m away
The Apex Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Cramlington Village Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Special school · 1.5km away
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Azure College
Special school · 2.1km away
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Cramlington Learning Village
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cramlington Northburn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cramlington Northburn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cramlington Northburn Primary School?
Cramlington Northburn Primary School currently has 297 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cramlington Northburn Primary School take?
Cramlington Northburn Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cramlington Northburn Primary School?
Cramlington Northburn Primary School is in Cramlington, NE23 3QS, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cramlington Northburn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cramlington Northburn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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