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The Sele First School

Northumberland, NE46 3QZPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Sele First School

The Sele First School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a solid foundation for any family considering it. However, the more telling story lies in its academic outcomes. While the school’s overall effectiveness is Good, its previous inspection in 2006 rated it Outstanding across all measured areas, including early years provision and leadership. This shift from Outstanding to Good is not uncommon, but it does mean the school is now performing at a level that aligns with the majority of primary schools in Northumberland, where only 9 out of 127 schools hold an Outstanding rating. The most informative exam metric available is the local authority average for Key Stage 2, which sits at 56. Without the school’s own KS2 data published, parents will need to rely on the Ofsted judgment as the primary indicator of academic quality, alongside the fact that the school is oversubscribed, suggesting local confidence in its provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Sele, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ
HeadteacherStephanie Milburn
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils405
Free School Meals (FSM)13.2%
School Capacity405 / 420 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Facilities

8
Dining HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumLibrarySports HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsFootballCross CountryDanceNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaEco ClubArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: selefirst.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Sele First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.