Cramlington Hillcrest School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | East View Avenue, NE23 1DY |
| School Website | www.hillcrest.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1670713632 |
| URN | 122383 |
School Census
| Total | 114 |
| Girls/Boys | 24/90 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 21.1%/78.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 74 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 31/01/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 31/01/2017 | Good |
| 13/01/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 31/01/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 31 January 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 October 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 April 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 January 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 21 November 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 November 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 October 2005 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 17 January 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.01 |
| Progress 8 | -2.07 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 20% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 20% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 15% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 98.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
Nearby Schools
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Nairn Road, , NE23 1RQ
Hareside Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hareside Primary School, Whitelea Glade, NE23 6BL
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Northumbrian Road, Bishop Bewick Cet, Northumbrian Road, NE23 6DB