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Bothal Primary School

Northumberland, NE63 8HZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
110 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
#9,543
of 13,686 nationally

About Bothal Primary School

Bothal Primary School sends a strong signal to parents through its admission data: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 110 first-preference applications for just 89 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.62. That means nearly two families put it as their top choice for every available spot, a clear vote of confidence from the local community. The school is significantly larger than its capacity, with 738 pupils enrolled against a stated capacity of 650, which suggests it is a popular and well-established choice in Northumberland. While the data does not include a specific parent satisfaction survey score, the high demand and first-preference rate speak volumes about how families view the school’s offering.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWansbeck Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8HZ
HeadteacherLouise Hall
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils738
Free School Meals (FSM)17.0%
School Capacity738 / 650 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Playing FieldsSports HallForest SchoolMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingCricketDanceTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubDramaFilm ClubCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Bothal Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.