Bothal Primary School
114%
Capacity
738
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Bothal Primary School
Bothal Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 738 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 650 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Louise Hall, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9543rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 58 in Northumberland.
Bothal Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 144 applications for 89 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 110 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bothal Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Dance, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Bothal 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 | None |
| Address | Wansbeck Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8HZ |
| Headteacher | Louise Hall |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 738 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.0% |
| School Capacity | 738 / 650 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9543rd of 13,686
Nationally
500th of 677
In North East
31st of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
144
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
110 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bothal Primary School
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Contact Information
Wansbeck Road, Ashington
Northumberland, NE63 8HZ
Wansbeck Road, Ashington
Northumberland, NE63 8HZ
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