Cramlington Northburn Primary School vs Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 936 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
266 students
| Measure | Cramlington Northburn Primary School Cramlington, North East | Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Cramlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 811 | #573 of 811 |
| National rank | #5318 of 15,697 | #11558 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 282 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cramlington | Cramlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.northburn.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.shanklea.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cramlington Northburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 33.3).
- •Cramlington Northburn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •Cramlington Northburn Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 266.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cramlington Northburn Primary School better than Cramlington Shanklea Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cramlington Northburn Primary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 33.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cramlington Northburn Primary School and Cramlington Shanklea Primary School?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Cramlington and Cramlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cramlington Northburn Primary School: 282. Cramlington Shanklea Primary School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cramlington Northburn Primary School and Cramlington Shanklea Primary School rank in North East?
Cramlington Northburn Primary School is 264th of 811 and Cramlington Shanklea Primary School is 573rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).