Beaufront First School
88%
Capacity
66
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Beaufront First School
Beaufront First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 66 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 75 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beaufront First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Neil Hanford, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Beaufront First School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 13 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beaufront First School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Film Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Beaufront First 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 | 4 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sandhoe, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4LY |
| Headteacher | Neil Hanford |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 66 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.5% |
| School Capacity | 66 / 75 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandhoe, Hexham
Northumberland, NE46 4LY
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