Hareside Primary School
Cramlington, NE23 6BL · Northumberland · primary school
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16th 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 — 7.5/10 against 3,027 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hareside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join First Aid, Science, Lego League, Cookery, Sewing, and Gardening clubs, plus a choir and gymnastics. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 430 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Hareside Primary School
Overview
Hareside Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils thrive and feel safe. Leaders have established a culture of high aspiration with an ambitious curriculum that is accessible to all, supported by strong relationships with families and effective staff collaboration.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, behave well, and report that bullying is rare, with concerns dealt with swiftly.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, particularly in mathematics and reading, ensuring pupils build secure knowledge foundations.
- Staff are well trained in phonics, and disadvantaged pupils receive their own copies of class books to support home learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well through bespoke curricula and specialist collaboration.
- Leaders promote equality and diversity, and staff feel valued with measures in place to support workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as history, pupils struggle to recall past learning because knowledge is not secure and systems to check understanding are lacking.
- Leaders should work with staff to help pupils learn the most important knowledge in these subjects and develop better ways of checking pupils’ understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust pre-employment checks, regular staff training, and timely referrals to external agencies to secure help for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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