Cambois Primary School
Blyth, NE24 1RD · Northumberland · primary school
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33rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.7/10 against 1,710 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cambois Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School, swimming, and cycling.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 Forest School programme integrate with the daily curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who are working towards the expected standard in literacy?
What Ofsted said about Cambois Primary School
Overview
Cambois Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as ‘highly inclusive’, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and demonstrate kindness and respect. Staff model these values well, and the curriculum is well organised, enabling pupils to achieve well.
Strengths
- The school prioritises reading, with teachers delivering the phonics programme effectively and using regular checks to spot knowledge gaps.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘logical and well delivered’, helping pupils develop understanding step by step.
- Lessons are well adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with tasks broken down to help them focus.
- The curriculum reflects the local context, including swimming, surfing, and cycling lessons to develop independence.
- Governors provide effective leadership, and staff report that leaders ensure their workload is not too high.
Areas to improve
- Ensure subject knowledge builds clearly over time in mixed-age classes so older pupils can deepen their knowledge effectively.
- Ensure learning tasks align closely with curriculum aims, addressing mismatches between task difficulty and content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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