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Whitfield CofE Primary School

Northumberland, NE47 8JHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
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About Whitfield CofE Primary School

Whitfield CofE Primary School is a very small Church of England primary in Northumberland, currently operating well below capacity with just 19 pupils against a school capacity of 56. That means the school is running at roughly a third of its maximum roll, which is unusually low even for a rural primary. The school serves a mixed intake of boys and girls aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available for the youngest children. Free school meal data is not provided in the school’s published information, so it is not possible to compare its FSM rate against the local or national average here. However, the fact that the school has significant spare capacity suggests it is not currently oversubscribed, and parents looking for a place are likely to find one without difficulty. The headteacher is Rachel Watson, and the school’s religious character as a Church of England school may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting, though the small roll means it offers an unusually intimate learning environment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWhitfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 8JH
HeadteacherRachel Watson
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils19
School Capacity19 / 56 (34% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingNetballRoundersDanceGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirArt ClubGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:30-17:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitfield CofE Primary School

Whitfield CofE 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.