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Wark Church of England Primary School

Northumberland, NE48 3LSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Wark Church of England Primary School

Wark Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Northumberland, currently home to 63 pupils against a capacity of 90, meaning it has room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools, reflecting a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school offers nursery provision for children aged three and above, and demand for places is notably strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 12 applications for just 8 places, with all 8 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.5 to 1 suggests a school that is increasingly sought-after, even though it is not yet full overall. The headteacher, Michael Boucetla, leads a mixed-gender, Church of England school that serves families across the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWark, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3LS
HeadteacherMichael Boucetla
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils63
Free School Meals (FSM)17.9%
School Capacity63 / 90 (70% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisFootballCricketDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: warkprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wark Church of England Primary School

Wark Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.