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Stakeford Primary School

Northumberland, NE62 5TZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#11,968
of 13,686 nationally

About Stakeford Primary School

Stakeford Primary School is a state primary in Northumberland that currently educates 170 pupils against a total capacity of 210, meaning there is room to grow. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 38.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national average of around 23% and places it among the more challenged intakes in the local authority. Despite this, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 13 total applications for just 8 available places, with all 8 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.63, a clear signal that local families are actively choosing Stakeford. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and offers nursery provision for children from age 2, making it a practical option for families seeking an early start in a single setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEast Ford Road, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5TZ
HeadteacherJulie Hall
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils170
Free School Meals (FSM)38.2%
School Capacity170 / 210 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketAthleticsDanceTennisGymnasticsFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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