Prudhoe Castle First School
55%
Capacity
83
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Prudhoe Castle First School
Prudhoe Castle First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 83 pupils on roll, operating at 55% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Prudhoe Castle First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Dodds, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Prudhoe Castle First School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 14 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
Prudhoe Castle First School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (21 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Prudhoe Castle First School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Prudhoe Castle 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 | 2 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PN |
| Headteacher | Jill Dodds |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 83 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.6% |
| School Capacity | 83 / 150 (55% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
21 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Castle Road, Prudhoe
Northumberland, NE42 6PN
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