Humshaugh Church of England First School
78%
Capacity
47
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Humshaugh Church of England First School
Humshaugh Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 47 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Humshaugh Church of England First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jude Long, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Humshaugh Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 5 applications for 2 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Humshaugh Church of England First School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Humshaugh Church of England First 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 | 2 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA |
| Headteacher | Jude Long |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 47 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.8% |
| School Capacity | 47 / 60 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2015. 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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
5
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Humshaugh, Hexham
Northumberland, NE46 4AA
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