Croftway Academy
URN: 146545 • Blyth NE24 2HP
Overview
- Name
- Croftway Academy
- URN
- 146545
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Sanderson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01670353258
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- William Street, Blyth NE24 2HP
Summary
Croftway Academy, located in Blyth, Northumberland, is a mixed primary academy catering to 416 pupils aged 3 to 11. As part of WISE Academies, the school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, prioritising the needs and interests of its students. The curriculum is designed to engage learners and is complemented by a range of outdoor provisions, ensuring a holistic educational experience.
The academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, offering various support services such as a food and clothing bank, a community hub, and assistance for families with special educational needs. Croftway Academy is committed to being a welcoming space for all, including children seeking sanctuary, and is working towards achieving the School of Sanctuary award to enhance its inclusive ethos.
In addition to academic learning, Croftway Academy promotes extracurricular activities through after-school clubs and partnerships with local schools for sporting events. The school encourages parental engagement and values the contributions of families, governors, and staff in fostering a vibrant learning community.
The academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, offering various support services such as a food and clothing bank, a community hub, and assistance for families with special educational needs. Croftway Academy is committed to being a welcoming space for all, including children seeking sanctuary, and is working towards achieving the School of Sanctuary award to enhance its inclusive ethos.
In addition to academic learning, Croftway Academy promotes extracurricular activities through after-school clubs and partnerships with local schools for sporting events. The school encourages parental engagement and values the contributions of families, governors, and staff in fostering a vibrant learning community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Croftway Local Governing Body Information (governance)
- WISE Academies Governance Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- About Us (other)
- Welcome (other)
- Term Dates & Opening Times (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Values and Ethos (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Horton Grange Primary School (73.6)
- Malvin's Close Academy (66.1)
- St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (62.2)
- Morpeth Road Academy (60.3)
- Cambois Primary School (57.0)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 416
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 199
- FSM %
- 42.00
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 416 | 217 | 199 | 450 | 42.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 409 | 214 | 195 | 450 | 40.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 391 | 207 | 184 | 450 | 37.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 391 | 207 | 184 | 450 | 37.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 410 | 213 | 197 | 450 | 36.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 413 | 206 | 207 | 450 | 31.20 |
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