NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
66%
Capacity
134
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
NCEA William Leech CofE 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 134 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heidi Barnes, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8738th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 58 in Northumberland.
NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 13 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Art Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, NCEA William Leech CofE 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 | Church Square, MORPETH, Northumberland, NE61 5TR |
| Headteacher | Heidi Barnes |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 134 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.6% |
| School Capacity | 134 / 202 (66% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8738th of 13,686
Nationally
452nd of 677
In North East
24th of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
57%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
14
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (93% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Square, MORPETH
Northumberland, NE61 5TR
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