Schools in Cramlington

Cramlington has 19 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

The highest-ranked schools in Cramlington 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.

88% of inspected schools in Cramlington hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good.

Across primary schools in Cramlington, 68% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cramlington is 17.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cramlington is 16.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

There are 4,775 pupils enrolled across schools in Cramlington, with 2,661 in primary and 2,114 in secondary. 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in Cramlington by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.