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Burnside Primary School

Northumberland, NE23 1XZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
76 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1966 of 13,686 nationally

About Burnside Primary School

Burnside Primary School sits well above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 78% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to Northumberland's average of 56%. That 22-point gap places the school fourth out of 58 primary schools in the county, putting it in the top 7% locally and the top 15% nationally. The school's ranking score of 78 also places it just behind the top three schools in the area, which all score between 80 and 82. For parents comparing options, this is a school that consistently outperforms its neighbours on the headline primary measure, and does so without being selective or having a religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorthumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1XZ
HeadteacherJane Ramsay
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils474
Free School Meals (FSM)7.7%
School Capacity474 / 518 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsCricketRoundersDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingFilm ClubGardeningArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: burnsideprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnside Primary School

Burnside Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.