Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School
88%
Capacity
53
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 53 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 60 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Glenton, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 5 applications for 4 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Tennis, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Art Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Greenhead Church of England Nursery and 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Greenhead, Brampton, Northumberland, CA8 7HB |
| Headteacher | Michael Glenton |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 53 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.7% |
| School Capacity | 53 / 60 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2017. 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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
5
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (80% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenhead, Brampton
Northumberland, CA8 7HB
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