Whitley Chapel Church of England First School
62%
Capacity
31
Pupils
1.0x
Demand
About Whitley Chapel Church of England First School
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 31 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Whitley Chapel Church of England First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Hayward, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
The school has 1 places available and received 1 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (10 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whitley Chapel Church of England First School include Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Art Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Whitley Chapel Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Leazes Lane, Steel, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 0HB |
| Headteacher | Angela Hayward |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 31 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.7% |
| School Capacity | 31 / 50 (62% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
10 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/261
1
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (100% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Leazes Lane, Steel, Hexham
Northumberland, NE47 0HB
Leazes Lane, Steel, Hexham
Northumberland, NE47 0HB
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