Mowbray Primary School
About Mowbray Primary School
Mowbray Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary in Northumberland, currently home to 243 pupils against a capacity of 320, meaning there is room for more children than are currently enrolled. Despite this, the school is oversubscribed for Reception places in the 2025/26 academic year, with 45 applications for just 24 places and 22 of those coming from first-preference families — a clear signal of local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 30.4%, which is notably higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The headteacher is Andrew Miller, and the school has no religious character. It offers nursery provision for children from age three, making it a viable option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 29 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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