Henshaw Church of England Primary School
77%
Capacity
81
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Henshaw Church of England Primary School
Henshaw Church of England 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 81 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Henshaw Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Glenton, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Henshaw Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 15 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Henshaw Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Henshaw Church of England 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 | Henshaw, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7EP |
| Headteacher | Michael Glenton |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 81 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 81 / 105 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
20
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (85% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Henshaw, Hexham
Northumberland, NE47 7EP
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