The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 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
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 27.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Chapman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Northumbrian Road, Bishop Bewick Cet, Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCramlington Learning Village
Secondary · 512m away
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
Primary · 614m away
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Special school · 956m away
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Cramlington Village Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Azure College
Special school · 2.3km away
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy?
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy take?
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy?
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy is in Cramlington, NE23 6DB, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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