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Adderlane Academy

Northumberland, NE42 5HXPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Adderlane Academy

Adderlane Academy is a small state primary school in Northumberland, currently teaching 88 pupils against a capacity of 150, so there is room for growth. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. Despite this, the school is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 24 applications for 19 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.26 applicants per place. All 19 offers went to first-preference families, suggesting strong local demand. The school takes children from age 2 up to 9, and has nursery provision on site. It is a mixed, non-religious school led by headteacher Emma Potts, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained at Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAdderlane Academy, Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HX
HeadteacherEmma Potts
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils88
Free School Meals (FSM)43.8%
School Capacity88 / 150 (59% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsRoundersFootballNetballDanceCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubChessFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adderlane Academy

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