Longhoughton Church of England Primary School
About Longhoughton Church of England Primary School
Longhoughton Church of England Primary School sits within Northumberland, a local authority with 127 primary schools, of which only nine currently hold an Outstanding rating. The school itself is rated Good, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent graded inspections. In the local ranking of same-type schools, Longhoughton sits behind Eastlea Primary School, Belsay Primary School, and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School in Ashington, which occupy the top three spots. The school is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a Church of England character and a nursery provision on site. Matthew Hetherington is the headteacher. The school has capacity for 210 pupils, and its facilities include a dining hall, music rooms, an ICT suite, art studios, a library, a forest school, and a chapel. Sports on offer range from rounders and cross country to gymnastics, netball, dance, swimming, and football, while clubs include chess, film club, choir, and drama.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Feb 2024Latest monitoring visit (29 Feb 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 9 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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