Special schoolData as of May 2026

Cramlington Hillcrest School

East View Avenue, East Farm, Cramlington, NE23 1DY

Community special school

Pupils

116

Ages

11-18

FSM

62.4%

Capacity

124

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Cramlington Hillcrest School

Cramlington Hillcrest School is a secondary school in Cramlington, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). The school has around 116 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: East View Avenue, Cramlington, NE23 1DY | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cramlington Hillcrest School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2022 — School remains Good
Jan 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cramlington Hillcrest School

What is Cramlington Hillcrest School's Ofsted rating?

Cramlington Hillcrest School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

Where is Cramlington Hillcrest School located?

Cramlington Hillcrest School is a secondary school in Cramlington, Northumberland (NE23 1DY).

How many pupils attend Cramlington Hillcrest School?

Cramlington Hillcrest School has around 116 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Cramlington Hillcrest School with other schools?

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