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NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School

Northumberland, NE63 0LFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#11,721
of 13,686 nationally

About NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School

NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Northumberland, currently home to 219 pupils against a capacity of 262, leaving some headroom for growth. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 35.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23%. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 46 applications for 27 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.7 applicants per place. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, suggesting that while competition exists, local families who prioritise the school are likely to secure a place. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age 2, which may appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNorham Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0LF
HeadteacherCaroline Mullen
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)35.1%
School Capacity219 / 262 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketNetballAthleticsTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingScience ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.