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Abbeyfields First School

Northumberland, NE61 2LZPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Abbeyfields First School

Abbeyfields First School is a state primary in Northumberland that, on the surface, looks like a strong performer, but the data tells a more nuanced story. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 judged it Good overall, though it was not given a fresh overall effectiveness grade because it was a section 8 inspection. Its previous graded inspection in 2015 rated it Outstanding across the board, so the current Good rating represents a step down. That said, the inspection team still awarded Outstanding marks for early years provision and personal development, with Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 56, but Abbeyfields is a first school catering for ages 3 to 9, so it does not publish KS2 results in the same way as a standard primary. This makes direct comparison tricky, but the school’s strong early years rating suggests a solid foundation for younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAbbot's Way, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2LZ
HeadteacherBen Henderson
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils325
Free School Meals (FSM)8.0%
School Capacity325 / 378 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingDanceAthleticsNetballTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaCodingEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: afs.cheviotlt.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbeyfields First School

Abbeyfields First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.