Whitfield CofE Primary School
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2021Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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