Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit, Cramlington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping pupils who have experienced disruption in their education feel safe and re-engage with learning. Staff build strong, understanding relationships with each pupil and maintain very high expectations of behaviour that pupils respect and meet. The school broadens pupils' horizons through varied opportunities, including career exploration, cooking, sports, and an 'experience passport' programme.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils, with regular check-ins that support engagement and achievement
- Clear transition processes and careful assessment of pupils' individual needs, including identifying unrecognised SEND
- Reading is prioritised and central to daily lessons across all ages
- Ambitious, well-structured curriculum with gaps in prior knowledge addressed swiftly
- Positive behaviour culture supported through the '4 R's' structure (Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Rewards)
Areas for Improvement
- Early-stage reading support has only recently begun, meaning some pupils have not yet received the phonics help they need to become confident and fluent readers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking activities, sporting activities, visits to local colleges and employers, experience passport rewards programme
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit has maintained good standards since its last inspection. Pupils grow and feel safe in this welcoming school where staff successfully help them re-engage with education through strong relationships and ambitious learning.
At a Glance
68.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
119%
Over capacity
38 pupils
32 capacity
6 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Cramlington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cramlington
Admissions Demand - Northumberland
Places available
1,986
Applications
1,744
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Secondary admissions across Northumberland (2025/26)
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