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Croftway Academy

Northumberland, NE24 2HPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3251 of 13,686 nationally

About Croftway Academy

Croftway Academy is a state primary school in Northumberland, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent 2023 inspection. It sits within a local authority where only nine out of 127 primary schools hold that top grade, placing it among a select group. In the Northumberland rankings for KS2 expected standards in reading, writing and maths, Croftway ranks 9th out of 58 schools, comfortably inside the top 25% nationally. Its closest Outstanding neighbour is Malvin's Close Academy, 1.1 km away, while the top three peers in the LA — Eastlea Primary School, Belsay Primary School, and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington — all score slightly higher on the same ranking metric. With 416 pupils on roll and a capacity of 450, the school is nearly full, and its 42% pupil premium rate is well above the national average, reflecting a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressWilliam Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HP
HeadteacherLouise Sanderson
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils416
Free School Meals (FSM)42.0%
School Capacity416 / 450 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballTennisFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Croftway Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.