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Croftway Academy
William Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HP, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.3 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
416
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating from January 2023, this primary academy demonstrates strong educational performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 91.3 indicates it outperforms 91% of schools, reflecting a high level of parent satisfaction and community engagement. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
Black African4.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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55.12219, -1.51016 · NE24 2HP
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN146545
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Croftway Academy rated by Ofsted?
Croftway Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Croftway Academy a good school?
Croftway Academy scores 91.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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