The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 278
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Laura Ritson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Nairn Road, Parkside Chase, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCramlington Hillcrest School
Special school · 521m away
Cramlington Village Primary School
Primary · 850m away
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Primary · 936m away
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cramlington Learning Village
Secondary · 1.6km away
The Apex Academy
Independent · 2.0km away
Azure College
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cramlington Shanklea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cramlington Shanklea Primary School?
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School currently has 278 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cramlington Shanklea Primary School take?
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cramlington Shanklea Primary School?
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School is in Cramlington, NE23 1RQ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cramlington Shanklea Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cramlington Shanklea Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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