Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Cramlington, NE23 3QS · Northumberland · primary school
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28th 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 the 4,024 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Cramlington Northburn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego club, Scouts, Brownies, and gymnastics. Music and arts options include steel pans, keyboard, guitar, woodwind, Rock Steady, and drawing club. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Overview
Cramlington Northburn Primary School is described as a “very caring and happy place” where “mutual respect and kindness are part of daily life.” Leaders prioritise well-being, using strategies like ‘zones of regulation’ to ensure pupils feel safe and ready to learn. The school offers a “diverse, rich and well-sequenced curriculum” with high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Staff consistently use well-being strategies, ensuring even the youngest children understand how to help themselves and others feel safe.
- Reading is given the “highest priority,” with carefully chosen texts used to deepen understanding of diversity and support pupils’ knowledge.
- Pupils with SEND are “fully included and supported” through effective systems, individual quality support, and quiet, well-resourced learning spaces.
- Behaviour is “good” and “impressive,” with pupils independently using tools to manage their feelings and regulate their emotions.
- Leaders are “tenacious and determined” in working with external agencies to ensure pupils and families receive necessary support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers use assessment well so that reading books “closely match pupils’ phonics knowledge,” preventing pupils from being moved on too quickly.
- Leaders should provide all staff with the “high-quality training and support they need to deliver the curriculum effectively,” particularly in subjects like science where some lack necessary subject expertise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” across the whole staff team and appropriate checks carried out to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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