Croftway Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | William Street, NE24 2HP |
| School Website | https://croftway.wiseacademies.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1670353258 |
| URN | 146545 |
School Census
| Total | 408 |
| Girls/Boys | 186/222 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.6%/54.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 156 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/01/2023 | Outstanding |
| 25/04/2017 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2017 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 January 2023 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 5.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.0 |
| Maths Progress | 3.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | 1.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 96 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Gilbert Ward Academy
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Princess Louise Road, , NE24 2TS
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Claremont Terrace, , NE24 2LE