Cragside Primary School

A outstanding foundation school school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cragside Primary School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE77EL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

77

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
95.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 February 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cragside
High Heaton
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE77EL
Phone
1912668389
Website
cragsideprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108465
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cragside, High Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7EL
Website
www.cragsideprimary.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
413
Free School Meals
8.2% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
27.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
27.0 (+19.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.2 (8.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 106.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
413 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where learning never stands still"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Cragside Primary School, a place where learning is brought to life with energy, enthusiasm and a deep sense of care. Our dedicated staff deliver a rich and engaging curriculum tailored to inspire and nurture every child, and children are valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. We serve a rich and diverse community and value the sense of belonging that makes Cragside feel like one big family.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is a ‘golden thread’ that runs through every aspect of the curriculum. From Reception, there is a strong focus on reading for pleasure and developing a love of reading and rhyme; Reception learners study phonics using the Read, Write Inc scheme. The curriculum supports all children, including those with SEND, to produce work of a high quality and develop a depth of understanding. The school is a lead school for North-East Creativity Collaboratives – an Arts Council funded project to develop creative thinking in children and young people. The school was chosen as part of the ‘Rethinking Curriculum’ project funded by The Chartered College of Teaching and the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy. The curriculum includes a strong Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) component, with leadership opportunities in Year 6 and a focus on creativity and inclusion.

Admissions Criteria

Priority order for admissions: Looked after by the Local Authority; Already have an older sibling at Cragside; Have a particular medical need or disability; Live close to the school. Cragside Primary School is committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for disabled pupils and to taking all reasonable steps to make appropriate provision.

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