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New Delaval Primary School

Northumberland, NE24 4DAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#9,903
of 13,686 nationally

About New Delaval Primary School

New Delaval Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Northumberland that currently serves 237 pupils against a capacity of 315, meaning there is room for around 78 more children. The school’s intake stands out for its high level of disadvantage: 48.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and a clear signal of the community it supports. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 37 applications for 27 places, with 24 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.37. That level of competition suggests local families see real value here, despite the school not being among the highest-performing in the local authority. It offers nursery provision for children aged two and up, and the headteacher is Paul Struthers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDelaval Gardens, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4DA
HeadteacherPaul Struthers
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils237
Free School Meals (FSM)48.5%
School Capacity237 / 315 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 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, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosDining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsRoundersFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubScience ClubChessFilm ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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New Delaval 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.