Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School
93%
Capacity
139
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School
Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 139 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Hart, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 27 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (42 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Rounders, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Science Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Corbridge (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 | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Helen's Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JQ |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Hart |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 139 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 139 / 150 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
42 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Helen's Lane, Corbridge
Northumberland, NE45 5JQ
St Helen's Lane, Corbridge
Northumberland, NE45 5JQ
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