- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
81 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 515
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
Schools in NE23
A postcode district in Northumberland
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: NE23 is a postcode district in Northumberland with 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2513 primary · 4 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE23 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE23
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NE23
13 in NE23, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
40 first choices, 51 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 336
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
34 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 235
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.0
Top Secondary Schools in NE23
4 in NE23, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
343 first choices, 340 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,989
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Nurseries in NE23
8 in NE23, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Planet Southfield
Cramlington, NE23 6XD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Angels Fun Club and Nursery
Cramlington, NE23 6QF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cramlington Kids Club Ltd
Northburn Lea, NE23 3ST · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE23
2 in NE23, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
343 first choices, 340 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,989
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Cramlington, NE23 1DY · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.6%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Special Schools in NE23
3 in NE23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Cramlington, NE23 1DY · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.6%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Azure College
Cramlington, NE23 8JT · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 24
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The Apex Academy
East Hartford, NE23 3AR · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in NE23
1 in NE23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Apex Academy
East Hartford, NE23 3AR · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE23, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good14
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in NE23 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NE23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE23 has 25 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NE23
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NE23
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE23?
NE23 has 25 schools, including 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE23?
The highest-ranked schools in NE23 on Eduscope are Burnside Primary School, Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School, Eastlea Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in NE23?
There is 1 independent school in NE23, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in NE23?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in NE23 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.