SchoolScoresCragside Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Cragside, High Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7EL
0191 266 8389 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
176 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 41st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 32nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 40th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 53 parents whose child had been bullied 36th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 126 parents who had raised a concern Joint 48th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 41 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 83% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 52nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 43%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
83% — 17 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 184 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 95th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 90th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 69th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 60th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 29.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 38th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 76th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 78th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 57th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 43% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Benton Park Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravenswood Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Balliol Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Gosforth First School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- West Jesmond Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chillingham Road Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Aided) 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cragside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Cragside Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cragside Primary School?
78% of the 176 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Cragside Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cragside Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Cragside Primary School as their first choice for 51 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 40 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108465.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.