Norham St Ceolwulfs CofE Controlled Primary School
About Norham St Ceolwulfs CofE Controlled Primary School
If you're looking for a school where parents feel strongly positive, Norham St Ceolwulfs CofE Controlled Primary School is worth a close look. In the most recent Parent View survey, every single one of the 17 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a 100% recommend rate, which is an unusually strong signal. The school is also heavily oversubscribed relative to its size: it has capacity for 70 pupils but currently only 26 on roll, so while there is space, the fact that those who are there feel so positive suggests a tight-knit, well-regarded community. Parents reported that their children are happy and feel safe, with 53% strongly agreeing that their child is happy and 76% strongly agreeing that their child feels safe. Concerns are dealt with properly according to 47% who strongly agreed, and 71% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school is a Church of England primary in Northumberland, led by headteacher Gary Hilton, and it includes a nursery provision for children aged three and up.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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