Amble Links Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Amble Links Primary School
Amble Links Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Amble Links Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Heeley, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Amble Links Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 21 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
Amble Links Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (19 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Amble Links Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Amble Links Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Links Avenue, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0SA |
| Headteacher | Paul Heeley |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.7% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
19 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Links Avenue, Amble, Morpeth
Northumberland, NE65 0SA
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