Burradon Community Primary School
Cramlington, NE23 7NG · North Tyneside · primary school
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25th of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 1,800 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burradon Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 144 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Burradon Community Primary School
Overview
Burradon Community Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel part of a "close-knit, caring community" with strong personal development and wellbeing provision. While safeguarding standards are met and behaviour is calm, the report notes that recent improvements in curriculum and teaching have not yet shown "sustained impact," leaving some pupils with gaps in foundational knowledge.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with a programme that has a "significant and positive impact on pupils’ experiences."
- Leaders adapt provision very well to meet the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The school fosters a "calm and respectful environment" where bullying is rare and addressed swiftly.
- Staff provide "highly effective pastoral care" precisely matched to individual pupils and their families.
- Pupils develop a deep appreciation for their community and coal mining heritage through local engagement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must sustain recent improvements in reading, writing, and mathematics in key stage 2 to ensure pupils deepen their learning.
- Teaching needs to consistently identify errors and misconceptions to help pupils "swiftly close gaps in knowledge," particularly in grammar, spelling, and handwriting.
- Leaders and governors should check the impact of their work to ensure improvements are sustained and continue to improve pupils’ outcomes.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 21% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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