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Harbottle Church of England First School

Northumberland, NE65 7DGPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
1 1st-choice / 1 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Harbottle Church of England First School

With just 13 pupils against a capacity of 37, Harbottle Church of England First School is one of the smallest primary settings in Northumberland, operating well below its physical limit. The school serves a predominantly rural community, and its intake reflects a relatively low level of economic disadvantage: 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23-24%. Despite its size, the school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving two applications for its single available place, with one first-preference offer made. That oversubscription ratio of 2:1 suggests strong local demand, likely driven by the school’s Church of England foundation and its role as a village hub. The nursery provision means children can join from age three, and the mixed-gender, state-funded model keeps it accessible to all local families. For parents considering a genuinely small, community-focused school where their child will be known individually, Harbottle’s intimate scale is a defining feature.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHarbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
HeadteacherLiam Murtagh
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils13
Free School Meals (FSM)9.1%
School Capacity13 / 37 (35% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessBook ClubFilm ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-17:00

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

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Harbottle 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.