Ovingham Church of England First School
80%
Capacity
120
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Ovingham Church of England First School
Ovingham Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 120 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated Ovingham Church of England First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Hudson, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Ovingham Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 13 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ovingham Church of England First School include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Gardening, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Ovingham Church of England First 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 | 5 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
| Headteacher | Andrew Hudson |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 120 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.8% |
| School Capacity | 120 / 150 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ovingham, Prudhoe
Northumberland, NE42 6DE
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