Burnside Primary School proudly welcomes children aged 2 to 11 from the Cramlington area and beyond. We are a friendly, vibrant, and inclusive school where every child is kept safe, feels deeply valued, and is supported to achieve their absolute best.

At Burnside, we view education as a collaborative journey between home and school. Our exceptional staff, modern facilities, and beautiful grounds ensure your child’s primary years are filled with academic ambition, security, and joy.

 Miss Ramsay, Headteacher

Our 3 principles: "Be Safe, Be Smart, Be Kind"

Children, parents and staff worked together to come up with three words that best express our vision for our school. These simple yet powerful words are the heartbeat of Burnside Primary School. It is not just a slogan on our walls; it underpins our entire curriculum framework, our assemblies, and our daily community interactions, shaping positive behaviour choices and learning environments from our two-year-olds right up to Year 6.

Be Safe

We create a secure, nurturing environment where children look out for one another and learn to manage risks sensibly. Safeguarding is our highest statutory priority, ensuring every child feels secure enough to express themselves, build resilience, and grow with confidence.

Be Smart

Being smart means inspiring a lifelong love of learning and genuine curiosity. We encourage our pupils to be reflective, think critically, ask big questions, and always strive for their personal and academic best across a broad and balanced curriculum.

Be Kind

Kindness defines our school community. We celebrate diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage relationships built on absolute mutual respect. Our curriculum and assembly themes actively promote fundamental British values and support children's Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) development. We empower our children to develop their own strong ethical compass, actively challenging bullying, discrimination, and harassment to ensure everyone feels welcome in the Burnside family.

Be safe, be smart, be kind - underpin all that we offer at Burnside Primary School. They are bespoke to our school and created with our children in mind. Our aim is for all children to thrive and to be fully prepared for next steps, both academically and socially.