The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Louise Sanderson
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
William Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Croftway Academy's Ofsted rating?
Croftway Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Croftway Academy?
Croftway Academy currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Croftway Academy take?
Croftway Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Croftway Academy?
Croftway Academy is in Blyth, NE24 2HP, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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