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Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford

Northumberland, TD15 2QAPrimaryAges 4–10MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford

Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School is a tiny village primary in Northumberland, with just 52 pupils on roll, and its headline metrics tell a story of quiet consistency rather than standout brilliance. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good overall, a clear improvement from its Requires Improvement rating in 2016. However, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 56, and while the school’s own KS2 data isn’t provided in the available records, its Ofsted breakdown shows a mixed picture: leadership and management are Good, but early years provision was rated Good in the 2024 ungraded inspection, having been Requires Improvement previously. Compared to the LA average, Hugh Joicey doesn’t leap out as either significantly above or below — it’s a solid, improving school in a rural setting, but parents looking for top-tier academic outcomes might want to check the specific SATs results directly with the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 10 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBank Top, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2QA
HeadteacherChristopher Roberts
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils52
Free School Meals (FSM)17.3%
School Capacity52 / 75 (69% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 May 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoirChessEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: ford.northumberland.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford

Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.