Wark Church of England Primary School
70%
Capacity
63
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Wark Church of England Primary School
Wark Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 63 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wark Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Boucetla, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Wark Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 8 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wark Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Wark Church of England Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wark, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3LS |
| Headteacher | Michael Boucetla |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 63 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.9% |
| School Capacity | 63 / 90 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2013. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
12
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wark, Hexham
Northumberland, NE48 3LS
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