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Wylam First School

Northumberland, NE41 8EHPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
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About Wylam First School

Wylam First School’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, but the breakdown tells a more nuanced story. While the school’s overall effectiveness sits at Good, three of its five graded categories — early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes — were rated Outstanding. That’s a stronger showing than many primaries in Northumberland, where only nine out of 127 schools currently hold an Outstanding overall rating. The school’s leadership and management, along with quality of education, were both rated Good. Compared with its previous inspection in 2008, when it was judged Outstanding across the board, the overall rating has slipped one grade. Still, the Outstanding early years provision is a notable strength for a school that takes children from age three, and the strong behaviour and personal development scores suggest a calm, well-ordered environment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBell Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EH
HeadteacherJill Dodds
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils142
Free School Meals (FSM)2.9%
School Capacity142 / 150 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

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Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:00-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wylam First School

Wylam 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.