What is the best primary school in Northumberland?

On our composite score, Croftway Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Northumberland, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Northumberland?

There are 118 primary schools in Northumberland with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Northumberland ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Northumberland?

Applications for Reception places in Northumberland starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Northumberland

Compare 118 top-rated primary schools in Northumberland, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Croftway Academy.

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Compare the top two side by side: Croftway Academy vs Haltwhistle Primary Academy

The best primary schools in Northumberland

Results

Croftway Academy

Haltwhistle Primary Academy

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe

Shaftoe Trust Academy

Ellington Primary School

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy

Hipsburn Primary School

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington

Burnside Primary School

Allendale Primary School

Horton Grange Primary School

Malvin's Close Academy

Darras Hall Primary School

Cambois Primary School

Eastlea Primary School

Belsay Primary School

St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick

Felton Church of England Primary School

Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School

Hareside Primary School

Seahouses Primary School

Whittingham Church of England Primary School

Stead Lane Primary School

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