Is Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 7th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy 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).

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Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy

Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, NE23 6DB

Local ranking7th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 34

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 190
Boys: 91 (48%)
Girls: 98 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (90% full)
SEND: 11.1%
FSM Eligible: 27.9%
EAL: 10.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 9.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,711/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.1%
Other: 7.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Black African: 2.6%
Asian Indian: 2.1%
White Irish: 0.5%
White Other: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%

82.1%

White British

7.9%

Other

2.6%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01670716343

office@ss-peterandpauls.co.uk

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Northumbrian Road

Cramlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 141832
UKPRN: 10048219
Establishment No.: 3770
Trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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