Shilbottle Primary School
About Shilbottle Primary School
If you're researching Shilbottle Primary School, the experience of current parents is a strong starting point. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, rated it Good overall, with all inspected areas — including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership — also judged Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view survey percentage, the fact that it is a state primary in Northumberland with a capacity of 151 suggests a relatively intimate setting. The school is not oversubscribed in a way that would be flagged in the data, which may indicate that local families who want a place typically get one. Headteacher Craig Shaw leads a mixed, non-denominational school for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery provision. The school grounds include a sports hall, playing fields, an outdoor playground, art studios, and even a chapel, which is unusual for a state primary.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:45-08:30
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: shilbottle.northumberland.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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