How many pupils does Croftway Academy have?

Croftway Academy has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Croftway Academy's Ofsted rating?

Croftway Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

How does Croftway Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Croftway Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Croftway Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Croftway Academy is part of WISE ACADEMIES.

Where is Croftway Academy?

Croftway Academy is located at William Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HP.

Croftway Academy

William Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HP

Outstanding

Inspected 17 January 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

416

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Croftway Academy

Croftway Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 416 pupils on roll. It is part of WISE ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Northumberland →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 416 / 450 (92%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 January 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

38.7%

Free school meals

13.5%

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

23.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

6.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

22.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

17.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

16.84

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

£40,907

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↓ −£829 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,423

Spend per pupil

£7,016

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: William Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HP
Phone: 01670353258
Head Teacher: Louise Sanderson
Website: https://croftway.wiseacademies.co.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Croftway Academy?: Croftway Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Croftway Academy have?: Croftway Academy has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Croftway Academy's Ofsted rating?: Croftway Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).
How does Croftway Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Croftway Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Croftway Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Croftway Academy is part of WISE ACADEMIES.
Where is Croftway Academy?: Croftway Academy is located at William Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HP.

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