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Whitley Chapel Church of England First School

Northumberland, NE47 0HBPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
1 1st-choice / 1 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Whitley Chapel Church of England First School

Whitley Chapel Church of England First School is a tiny primary in Northumberland, with just 31 pupils on roll against a capacity of 50, so it is running at just over 60 per cent full. That spare capacity is not for want of local demand: the school received exactly one first-preference application for its single available place in the 2025/26 admissions round, and that applicant was offered a spot, meaning the school was not oversubscribed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 9.7 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent intake for this rural Church of England school. With a mixed gender intake from age three to nine, it also offers nursery provision, making it a genuine all-through early years and first school option for local families. The school’s headteacher is Angela Hayward, and its most recent Ofsted inspection took place in November 2024, where it was judged Good across all graded categories.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLeazes Lane, Steel, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 0HB
HeadteacherAngela Hayward
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils31
Free School Meals (FSM)9.7%
School Capacity31 / 50 (62% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsNetballRoundersDanceSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessArt ClubGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitley Chapel Church of England First School

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