Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Cramlington, NE23 6DB · Northumberland · primary school
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24th 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 — 7.1/10 against 2,342 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, Eco-Warriors, and Mini Vinnies.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities do the Eco-Warriors undertake during the term? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Overview
Strong leadership has raised expectations, resulting in a school where pupils achieve well and enjoy a broad curriculum. The report highlights a ‘safe place for children to learn and have fun’, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos and warm relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
Strengths
- Staff deliver a ‘carefully sequenced, high-quality curriculum’ where pupils ‘acquire important knowledge and skills’ and take pride in their work.
- Early reading is taught ‘thorough and effective[ly]’, with well-trained adults supporting those who struggle to catch up.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘carefully supported to access the same curriculum as their peers’.
- Personal development is ‘exemplary’, with pupils taking on responsibilities and benefiting from a ‘rich set of experiences’ that broaden their horizons.
- Behaviour is ‘calm and orderly’, with pupils displaying excellent manners and high attendance driven by a welcoming environment.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine how some aspects of the curriculum are taught, as tasks in some subjects are ‘not fully matched to what pupils need to know and understand’.
- Leaders should work with subject leaders to ensure tasks ‘align fully with the important things they need to learn in every subject’ to strengthen consistency.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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