Cragside, High Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE7 7EL
10 simple reasons to choose Cragside Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) in High Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Cragside Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 30% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
In the top 34% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in maths.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
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Independent Prep Schools
Newcastle High School, Juniors (1.8 miles); Newcastle Preparatory School (2 miles); Newcastle School for Boys, Junior School (2 miles).
State Primary Schools
West Jesmond Primary School (1.7 miles); St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, Gosforth (2.1 miles); Moorside Primary School (2.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Newcastle High School (1.5 miles); Newcastle School for Boys (1.7 miles); Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Longbenton High School (1.9 miles); Gosforth Junior High Academy (2.1 miles); Gosforth Academy (2.4 miles).