The Sele First School
96%
Capacity
405
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About The Sele First School
The Sele First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 405 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Sele First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephanie Milburn, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
The Sele First School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 59 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Sele First School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Eco Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, The Sele First School 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 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ |
| Headteacher | Stephanie Milburn |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 405 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.2% |
| School Capacity | 405 / 420 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
73
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (82% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Sele, Hexham
Northumberland, NE46 3QZ
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