Beaconhill Community Primary School
Cramlington, NE23 8EH · Northumberland · primary school
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52nd of 60 primary schools in Northumberland we can score, 127 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 1,558 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beaconhill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How accessible are the breakfast and after-school clubs for families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about Beaconhill Community Primary School
Overview
Beaconhill Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and thrive from ‘making the most of the coast.’ The school maintains a strong culture where ‘children matter,’ supported by high staff morale and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils display good manners, polite behaviour, and feel safe, with bullying being rare and dealt with quickly.
- A ‘love of reading permeates across the whole school,’ with staff reading daily and a well-resourced library.
- The new phonics programme is delivered ‘exceptionally well,’ with staff accurately modelling sounds and supporting those who struggle.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘clearly sequenced,’ helping pupils remember key facts and apply skills across subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘supported well’ and access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Middle leaders must establish clear systems to monitor subject plans systematically, ensuring areas for development are identified and addressed quickly.
- Teachers need to implement a consistent approach to assessment in foundation subjects to accurately capture pupil knowledge and avoid moving on before pupils are ready.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained, follow policies consistently, and act quickly to protect pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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