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Cramlington Northburn Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cramlington Northburn Primary School is a community primary school in Cramlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 297 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

297

Pupils

300

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Cramlington Northburn Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Cramlington Northburn Primary School is set by Northumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Northumberland catchment area documents →

Cramlington Northburn Primary School — School Information

Full address
Horton Drive, Cramlington, NE23 3QS
Local authority
Northumberland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
9.1% of pupils
DfE URN
122269

Other Primary Schools in Cramlington

If Cramlington Northburn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cramlington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cramlington Northburn Primary School

Is Cramlington Northburn Primary School oversubscribed?

Cramlington Northburn Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cramlington Northburn Primary School?

Admission to Cramlington Northburn Primary School is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cramlington Northburn Primary School cover?

Cramlington Northburn Primary School is a primary school in Cramlington, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cramlington Northburn Primary School?

Cramlington Northburn Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.