Central Primary School

About Central Primary School

Central Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 653 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Central Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Hall, it falls under Northumberland local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11694th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 58 in Northumberland.

Central Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 75 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Central Primary School include Music Rooms, Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir, Chess and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Central 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.

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