Croftway Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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Croftway Academy is a primary school in Blyth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 2nd of 8 primary schools in Blyth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 January 2023

Croftway is an inspirational school where pupils flourish. This is underpinned by the excellent relationships throughout the school between staff, pupils, and parents and carers. Pupils appreciate that staff respect and care deeply for them. Leaders have very high aspirations for all pupils both academically and socially. The rich, well- planned curriculum reflects this. This is delivered through high-quality teaching, and pupils make excellent progress. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils have a clear understanding of what is expected of them. They behave maturely in their classrooms and around the school. Pupils are proud of helping others through their many leadership roles. Pupils feel safe and happy in school. Bullying is rare. Leaders carefully monitor and address any incidents. Pupils know that adults listen to their concerns and help them. Pupils value the support from the in-school counselling service. Pupils love all the extra opportunities they have outside the classroom. They enjoy their themed days, clubs, trips such as theatre visits and residential visits. Children in early years enjoy the learning activities they are given. The classroom is a bustling and dynamic place to be. Staff know the children really well and ensure that they have the best learning outcomes.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

54 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

416 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals38.7%

38.7%, 12.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.5%

13.5%, 8.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.4%

22.4%, 7.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Croftway Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement47% met the expected standard
Malvin's Close Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding63% met the expected standard
Newsham Primary School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Good43% met the expected standard
Morpeth Road Academy1 mileOfsted: Outstanding64% met the expected standard
New Delaval Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
WISE ACADEMIES
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Sanderson
Address
William Street, Blyth, NE24 2HP
Local authority
Northumberland
URN
146545

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.