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Prudhoe Castle First School

Northumberland, NE42 6PNPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Prudhoe Castle First School

Every single parent who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey for Prudhoe Castle First School said they would recommend the school to other parents. That’s a 100% recommend rate from 21 respondents, which is a striking signal of satisfaction. The school is also clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 25 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.79. All 14 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers show that competition for those spots is real. Parents who responded were overwhelmingly positive on specific questions too — 90% strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 67% strongly agreed that their child is happy. On behaviour, 52% strongly agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, with the rest agreeing. Concerns are dealt with properly according to 57% who strongly agreed, and no parent disagreed. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, rated it Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCastle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PN
HeadteacherJill Dodds
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils83
Free School Meals (FSM)25.6%
School Capacity83 / 150 (55% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 21 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsRoundersCricketDanceFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirFilm ClubCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prudhoe Castle First School

Prudhoe Castle 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.