Ringway Primary School
84%
Capacity
176
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Ringway Primary School
Ringway Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 176 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ringway Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Robson, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2300th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 58 in Northumberland.
Ringway Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ringway Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Ringway Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ringway, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5YP |
| Headteacher | L Robson |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 210 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2300th of 13,686
Nationally
119th of 677
In North East
6th of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
44
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ringway, Choppington
Northumberland, NE62 5YP
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