Mickley First School
85%
Capacity
64
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Mickley First School
Mickley First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 64 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 75 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Mickley First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Hudson, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Mickley First School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 6 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mickley First School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Mickley 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Mickley, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7BG |
| Headteacher | Andrew Hudson |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 64 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.5% |
| School Capacity | 64 / 75 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2024. 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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mickley, Stocksfield
Northumberland, NE43 7BG
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