Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
65%
Capacity
137
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 137 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Laskey, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 23 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (12 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Athletics, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Grange Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5LZ |
| Headteacher | Louise Laskey |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 137 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 137 / 210 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
12 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (88% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grange Road, Morpeth
Northumberland, NE61 5LZ
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