Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
85%
Capacity
64
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 64 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 75 places).
Ofsted has rated Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Hart, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 13 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School include ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Dance, Swimming, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England 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 | 5 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6DR |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Hart |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 64 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.3% |
| School Capacity | 64 / 75 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
19
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Riding Mill
Northumberland, NE44 6DR
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