SchoolScoresCramlington Shanklea Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Nairn Road, Parkside Chase, Cramlington, NE23 1RQ
01670 715205 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 October 2013.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Cramlington comparisons use the 6 of its 12 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 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 | Cramlington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cramlington. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cramlington. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cramlington. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 46 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cramlington. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cramlington. Higher than 6% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cramlington. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Cramlington figures pool parents at the Cramlington 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
33 pupils in this year group.
61% — 3 points above the Northumberland average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 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 Northumberland. 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 24.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.72% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools in Cramlington. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 14.1%* | 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
- Burnside Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cramlington Village Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastlea Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cramlington Northburn Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hareside Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaconhill Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seghill First School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Fordley Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cramlington Shanklea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 October 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Cramlington Shanklea Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cramlington Shanklea Primary School?
63% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Cramlington Shanklea Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cramlington Shanklea Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Cramlington Shanklea Primary School as their first choice for 36 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 32 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 122194.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.