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Haltwhistle Primary Academy

Northumberland, NE49 9BAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#3,973
of 13,686 nationally

About Haltwhistle Primary Academy

Haltwhistle Primary Academy has undergone a remarkable turnaround, earning an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023. This is a significant leap from its previous inspection in 2016, when the school was rated as Requires Improvement. The improvement is consistent across every category inspected, with Outstanding grades for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. In terms of academic outcomes, the school’s Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year are strong. 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is well above the Northumberland local authority average of 56%. This places Haltwhistle 14th out of 58 primary schools in the county, putting it in the top quarter of its local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPark Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BA
HeadteacherSusie Drake
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)21.7%
School Capacity204 / 306 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsDanceNetballGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: haltwhistle.wiseacademies.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Haltwhistle Primary Academy

Haltwhistle Primary Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.