Scremerston First School

About Scremerston First School

Scremerston First School is a small state primary in Northumberland with just 35 pupils on roll, half its capacity of 70. That spare space might suggest a quiet school, but the admissions data tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 13 applications for 5 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.6 applicants per spot. All five first-preference families were offered a place, so while demand is strong, it's not yet at the point where local families are routinely turned away. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. With a headteacher in Sarah Smith and a Good Ofsted rating from July 2025, it's a school that clearly appeals to local families despite its modest size.

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