Eastlea Primary School, Cramlington

In its own words: "We aim to have pupils who are happy, confident and interested in life and enthusiastic about the changes they encounter. Throughout the ever changing climate within education, we aim to continue to support our children's learning. provide a secure, caring and welcoming environment for children, parents, staff and visitors."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Eastlea Primary is located on Skipton Close (just off Durham Road), having moved here in September 2009 when I started as Head Teacher of Eastlea. I know that everyone involved with the school is excited about the education we provide here and the many opportunities which are on offer for our children."

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Eastlea Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Eastlea Primary School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Eastlea Primary School are Burnside Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Cramlington Village Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 74% reading, 70% maths); Cramlington Northburn Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 90% maths); and Cramlington Shanklea Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths).

Eastlea Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Eastlea Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 92% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (92%).

2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Railway station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eastlea School (opposite), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Eastlea Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 86 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Eastlea Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.