Stamfordham Primary School

About Stamfordham Primary School

Stamfordham Primary School was rated Good overall by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2024, a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2012. However, the inspection report reveals a more nuanced picture: while the overall effectiveness and leadership and management were judged Good, the school earned Outstanding ratings in three specific areas — early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. The most telling academic metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, where just 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This places the school 57th out of 58 primary schools in Northumberland, putting it in the bottom tier locally and nationally. The local authority average for this combined measure is 56%, so Stamfordham’s figure is notably below the norm. The school’s ranking score of 30 reflects this, though the small cohort size of 105 pupils means individual results can have an outsized impact on percentages.

Looking more closely at the individual subject data, the picture is mixed. In reading, 60% of pupils reached the expected standard and 30% achieved a higher score, with an average scaled score of 105 — slightly above the national benchmark of 100. Writing saw 60% at expected and 30% at a higher level. Maths was weaker, with only 50% reaching the expected standard and none achieving the higher threshold, though the average score of 100 is exactly in line with the national expectation. Progress scores are not available for this school, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The school’s capacity is exactly matched to its pupil roll at 105, suggesting it is full. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 15 applications for 9 places, with all 9 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67.

Stamfordham Primary is a small, state-funded mixed school for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It serves a rural community in Northumberland and has no religious character. Facilities include a library, ICT suite, music rooms, an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, rounders, athletics, gymnastics and cross country, while clubs cover drama, book club, eco club and choir. The school has a specific SEND provision for speech, language and communication needs. With just 13.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared to some local peers. This school will suit families who prioritise strong pastoral care and personal development — both rated Outstanding — and who are comfortable with a small, full village school where academic outcomes in core subjects are below the local average, but where individual subjects like reading show solid results. The nursery provision makes it a practical choice for families with younger children.

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