Shaftoe Trust Academy
52%
Capacity
109
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Shaftoe Trust Academy
Shaftoe Trust Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 109 pupils on roll, operating at 52% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Shaftoe Trust Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Phazey, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11477th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 58 in Northumberland.
Shaftoe Trust Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 8 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shaftoe Trust Academy include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Shaftoe Trust Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6BN |
| Headteacher | Julie Phazey |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 109 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.5% |
| School Capacity | 109 / 210 (52% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11477th of 13,686
Nationally
585th of 677
In North East
41st of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
47%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
9
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Haydon Bridge, Hexham
Northumberland, NE47 6BN
Journey to School
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