The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 439
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Miss Jacqueline Mowat (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hareside Primary School, Whitelea Glade, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6BL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hareside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hareside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hareside Primary School?
Hareside Primary School currently has 439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hareside Primary School take?
Hareside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hareside Primary School?
Hareside Primary School is in Cramlington, NE23 6BL, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hareside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hareside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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