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Whittingham Church of England Primary School

Northumberland, NE66 4UPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3274 of 13,686 nationally

About Whittingham Church of England Primary School

Whittingham Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Northumberland that parents seem genuinely happy with. In its most recent admissions round for 2025/26, the school received exactly 13 first-preference applications for its 13 available places, meaning every family who wanted a spot got one. That oversubscription ratio of 1:1 suggests the school is well-regarded but not under intense pressure, which can be a relief for parents navigating the admissions process. The school has a nursery provision for children from age three, and the total roll of 90 pupils sits comfortably within its capacity of 105, so there is some breathing room. Just 5.6 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably low compared with the national average, and the school’s Church of England character is woven into its identity. The headteacher, Belinda Athey, leads a setting where the parent experience appears to be one of quiet satisfaction rather than frantic competition.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWhittingham, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4UP
HeadteacherBelinda Athey
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils90
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity90 / 105 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballRoundersSwimmingNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingGardeningArt ClubDramaChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whittingham Church of England Primary School

Whittingham 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.