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Ovingham Church of England First School

Northumberland, NE42 6DEPrimaryAges 5–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Ovingham Church of England First School

Ovingham Church of England First School stands out against the Northumberland primary average in a way that will catch the eye of any parent scanning the data. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 56, but Ovingham’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 awarded it a Good rating across the board, including for quality of education, personal development, and early years provision. That’s a solid performance in a county where only nine out of 127 primary schools currently hold an Outstanding rating. The school’s previous inspection in 2012 rated it Outstanding overall, so while the headline grade has shifted, the consistency in leadership and behaviour remains strong. With just 120 pupils on a capacity of 150, it’s a small, intentionally sized setting where class sizes are likely to feel manageable. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 25 applications for 13 places and all 13 first-preference offers accepted, which tells you local families are keen to get in.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOvingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE
HeadteacherAndrew Hudson
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils120
Free School Meals (FSM)10.8%
School Capacity120 / 150 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
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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, 23 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolMusic RoomsArt StudiosDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketRoundersCross CountryGymnasticsSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaGardeningArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ovingham Church of England First School

Ovingham Church of England First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.