Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School
48%
Capacity
100
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School
Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 100 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John MacFarlane, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9798th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 58 in Northumberland.
Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 11 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Swimming, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DJ |
| Headteacher | John MacFarlane |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 210 (48% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9798th of 13,686
Nationally
518th of 677
In North East
33rd of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
15
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Howling Lane, Alnwick
Northumberland, NE66 1DJ
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