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Shaftoe Trust Academy

Northumberland, NE47 6BNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#11,477
of 13,686 nationally

About Shaftoe Trust Academy

Shaftoe Trust Academy in Northumberland has been rated Good overall by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2022, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2016. The inspection report paints a picture of a school with real strengths: behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision were all judged Outstanding. Leadership and management, along with the quality of education, were rated Good. For a primary school of just 109 pupils, the most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. That figure sits at 47%, which is below the Northumberland local authority average of 56%. The school ranks 41st out of 58 primary schools in the county on this measure, placing it in the bottom half locally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHaydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6BN
HeadteacherJulie Phazey
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils109
Free School Meals (FSM)27.5%
School Capacity109 / 210 (52% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallICT SuiteLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsForest SchoolDining HallArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersGymnasticsDanceTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageVisionProfound Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaftoe Trust Academy

Shaftoe Trust Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.