The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Miss Kristine McCormack (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hexham Old Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Primary · 841m away
Newburn Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Newburn Manor Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Charles Thorp Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Thorp Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Secondary · 1.9km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Primary · 2.0km away
Ryton Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crookhill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crookhill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crookhill Community Primary School?
Crookhill Community Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crookhill Community Primary School take?
Crookhill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crookhill Community Primary School?
Crookhill Community Primary School is in Ryton, NE40 3ES, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crookhill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Crookhill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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