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NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School

Northumberland, NE61 5TRPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#8,738
of 13,686 nationally

About NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School

NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Northumberland that received a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2024. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 14 total applications for 13 places, with 13 first-preference offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.08, suggesting a modest but genuine local demand. The school serves a community with a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 60.6%, which is well above the national average. With 134 pupils on roll against a capacity of 202, there is room for growth, and the school offers nursery provision for children from age two. The headteacher is Heidi Barnes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Square, MORPETH, Northumberland, NE61 5TR
HeadteacherHeidi Barnes
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils134
Free School Meals (FSM)60.6%
School Capacity134 / 202 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballDanceSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaArt ClubScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: williamleech.ncea.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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NCEA William Leech 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.