Cramlington Hillcrest School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | East View Avenue East Farm Cramlington Northumberland NE23 1DY |
| Phone | 01670713632 |
| Reference Number | 122383 |
Cramlington Hillcrest School continues to demonstrate a good overall performance, maintaining a supportive environment tailored to the needs of its pupils. The school's curriculum effectively fosters emotional regulation and communication skills while emphasizing the importance of individual education plans. Relationships between staff, parents, and pupils are positive, and many parents commend the nurturing atmosphere of the school. Despite the school's strengths, some areas require attention, particularly the teaching of phonics, which is currently inconsistent among staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 116 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 77.59%
Girls: 22.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 9 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 10 | 24 | 4 | 28 |
| 11 | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| 12 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 13 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop emotional regulation and communication skills effectively.
- Positive relationships exist between staff, pupils, and parents.
- Curriculum content is well ordered, allowing for the development of knowledge and skills.
- Therapeutic support is available to help pupils manage behavior.
- Strong emphasis on reading and access to diverse texts.
- Extracurricular activities are well attended and enrich pupils' cultural experiences.
- Staff appreciate the support and training they receive from leadership.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in phonics teaching among staff.
- Assessments do not clearly represent the knowledge pupils acquire.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Nairn Road, Parkside Chase, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1RQ |
0.32 miles |
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Hareside Primary School
Hareside Primary School, Hareside, Whitelea Glade, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6BL |
0.49 miles |
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Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Northumbrian Road, Bishop Bewick Cet, Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6DB |
0.59 miles |
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Cramlington Village Primary School
Bowmont Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 2SN |
0.61 miles |
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Burnside Primary School
Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1XZ |
0.7 miles |
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Eastlea Primary School
Skipton Close, Northburn Lea, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3ST |
0.81 miles |
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Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3QS |
0.9 miles |
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Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
Westloch Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6LW |
0.95 miles |
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Beaconhill Community Primary School
Langdale Drive, Beacon Hill Grange, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8EH |
0.96 miles |
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Seghill First School
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1.86 miles |
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Fordley Primary School
Dudley Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7AL |
1.99 miles |
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Seaton Delaval First School
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2.14 miles |
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New Hartley First School
New Hartley, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 0RD |
2.29 miles |
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Whytrig Middle School
Prospect Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE25 0FW |
2.4 miles |
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New Delaval Primary School
Delaval Gardens, New Delaval, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4DA |
2.49 miles |
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Burradon Community Primary School
Burradon Road, Burradon, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7NG |
2.78 miles |
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Newsham Primary School
Warwick Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4NX |
2.83 miles |
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Greenfields Community Primary School
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2.94 miles |
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Horton Grange Primary School
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3.14 miles |
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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE |
3.14 miles |
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Cramlington Learning Village
Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6BN |
0.76 miles |
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Azure College
McCallum House, Cramlington, NE23 8JT |
1.35 miles |
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The Apex Academy
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1.51 miles |
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Seaton Valley High School
Prospect Avenue, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW |
2.36 miles |
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North Gosforth Academy
Dudley Lane, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 6EJ |
2.43 miles |
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Brenkley School
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2.59 miles |
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The Blyth Academy
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2.94 miles |
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Bede Academy
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3.26 miles |
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
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3.4 miles |
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Gilbert Ward Academy
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3.5 miles |
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George Stephenson High School
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3.65 miles |
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Bedlington Academy
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3.69 miles |
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Percy Hedley School
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3.89 miles |
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Howard House School
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3.95 miles |
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Parkside House School
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4.22 miles |
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Great Park Academy
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4.39 miles |
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4.63 miles |