Cramlington Village Primary School
83%
Capacity
175
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Cramlington Village Primary School
Cramlington Village Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 175 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cramlington Village Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Whitehead, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12112th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 58 in Northumberland.
Cramlington Village Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 12 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cramlington Village Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Cramlington Village Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Bowmont Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 2SN |
| Headteacher | Lucy Whitehead |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 175 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.7% |
| School Capacity | 175 / 210 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12112th of 13,686
Nationally
615th of 677
In North East
47th of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
43%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bowmont Drive, Cramlington
Northumberland, NE23 2SN
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