Crookhill Community Primary School, Ryton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Parents love the warm, happy and friendly environment where every child is given space to grow and learn. Teachers are described as great and helpful, making learning fun. Beyond the basics of reading, writing and maths, the school provides a rich, wide-ranging education with exciting trips, visits and a comprehensive curriculum covering art, music, history and all statutory subjects.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress in mathematics and writing, with results well above national averages in key stage 2
- Excellent behaviour and conduct - pupils are respectful, well-mannered and sensible
- Comprehensive curriculum with broad range of enriching trips, visits and visitors that inspire pupils
- Effective teaching that challenges most able pupils and supports those needing help
- Positive partnerships with parents, staff and governors creating an inclusive, welcoming environment
Areas for Improvement
- Reading attainment in key stage 2 fell below national averages in 2017, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
- Early years pupils not reaching early learning goals in reading, writing and mathematics at the same rate as national averages
- Website does not fully comply with statutory requirements for pupil premium spending information
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school prioritises pupil safety with thorough staff training, safe recruitment practices, detailed record-keeping and strong partnerships with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, visits, visitors, forest school, anti-bullying weeks
Crookhill Community Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership maintaining quality education since 2012. The school has established a calm, purposeful ethos where pupils feel safe, confident and able to flourish.
At a Glance
27.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77%. Maths has improved from 83% to 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
186 pupils
210 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ryton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ryton
Admissions Demand - Gateshead
Places available
2,504
Applications
1,789
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.8%
Primary admissions across Gateshead (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9359%
Overall absence
10.71429%
Persistent absence
168
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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