Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit is a pupil referral unit in Cramlington, Northumberland, for children and young people aged 6 to 14.
- Ages 6–14
- 38 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 6 to 14
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 38 (places for 32)
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Carr (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 1998
- Free school meals
- 68.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Northumberland
- School reference (URN)
- 132130
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Northumberland council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2020; standards maintained (May 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2020.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, May 2025).
Contact and getting there
Pit Lane, Cramlington, NE23 7EB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Seaton Valley High School Mainstream + base · Ages 13–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Cramlington Learning Village Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.8 miles
- Cramlington Hillcrest School Special school · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.8 miles
All SEND schools in Northumberland
By need in Northumberland: Autism (15) · SEMH (10) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (9) · Severe learning (7) · Hearing (6) · PMLD (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit
How do I get a place at Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit?
Places at Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Northumberland council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit take?
Aged 6 to 14, boys and girls.
What is Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit?
Pit Lane, Cramlington, NE23 7EB, in Northumberland.
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