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Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School

Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School

Northumberland, NE45 5JQPrimary School·Ages 3-9
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Helen's Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JQ
HeadteacherSuzanne Hart
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils139
Free School Meals (FSM)9.1%
School Capacity139 / 150 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (29 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

42 responses

Would Recommend This School

100%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
24%
Concerns dealt with
69%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsChild does wellProgress updatesSubject range

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceGymnasticsRoundersSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningScience ClubCodingChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

27

Applications

44

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School

Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01434632534www.corbridgefirst.northumberland.sch.uk/

St Helen's Lane, Corbridge

Northumberland, NE45 5JQ

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St Helen's Lane, Corbridge

Northumberland, NE45 5JQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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