Croftway Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–11 · Blyth, Northumberland
Croftway Academy is a primary school in Blyth, Northumberland for ages 3–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 17 January 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- William Street, Blyth, NE24 2HP
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 416 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 38.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 17 January 2023
Strengths
- “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.”
To improve
- “Pupils were significantly affected by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
- “This is especially so in mathematics and writing.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 March 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 67% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 45 first-preference applications, 45 offers in total, 45 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 0.4 mi Requires improvement
- Malvin's Close Academy 0.7 mi Outstanding
- Newsham Primary School 0.9 mi Not judged
- Morpeth Road Academy 1.1 mi Outstanding
- New Delaval Primary School 1.3 mi Good
- Horton Grange Primary School 1.7 mi Outstanding
- Cambois Primary School 1.9 mi Standards maintained
- Bedlington Station Primary School 2.6 mi School remains Good