Is Cramlington Learning Village a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 9th of 27 secondary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cramlington Learning Village's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Cramlington Learning Village averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.5 (England: 46.2). 43.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Cramlington Learning Village?

Applications for Year 7 places at Cramlington Learning Village starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cramlington Learning Village

Highburn, Cramlington, NE23 6BN

Local ranking9th of 27 secondary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

2218

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 47.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 43.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 336

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 79.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Higher education: 60.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 22.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

36.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

37.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

113

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 18.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 32.5
16-18 Cohort: 262

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 2021
Boys: 979 (49%)
Girls: 1010 (51%)
Capacity: 2218 (90% full)
SEND: 14.4%
FSM Eligible: 23.7%
EAL: 3.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 12.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 128.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,551/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
White Other: 0.8%
Other: 0.8%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%

94.0%

White British

1.1%

Mixed White & Asian

1.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

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Highburn

Cramlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 137457
UKPRN: 10035104
Establishment No.: 4424
Trust: CRAMLINGTON LEARNING VILLAGE

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