Acomb First School
URN: 122170 • Hexham NE46 4PL
Overview
- Name
- Acomb First School
- URN
- 122170
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hannah Williamson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01434603870
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bishops Hill, Hexham NE46 4PL
Summary
Acomb First School is a community primary school located in Hexham, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 65 pupils and a capacity of 75. The school prides itself on fostering a family atmosphere, where the focus is on nurturing each child and developing a lifelong love of learning. The ethos is rooted in strong values, including British values, and a commitment to working closely with families and the wider community.
The curriculum at Acomb First School is designed to be creative and memorable, ensuring that all children are well-prepared for their next educational stage. The school offers a range of subjects and activities, including Forest School sessions and various clubs, to enhance the learning experience. Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision is a key aspect of the school, with tailored support to adapt the curriculum and environment for children with additional needs.
Acomb First School also emphasizes personal development through initiatives like the School Council and Eco Warriors, encouraging children to take on leadership roles. The school community is actively engaged, with regular events and opportunities for parents to participate, fostering a strong connection between home and school.
The curriculum at Acomb First School is designed to be creative and memorable, ensuring that all children are well-prepared for their next educational stage. The school offers a range of subjects and activities, including Forest School sessions and various clubs, to enhance the learning experience. Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision is a key aspect of the school, with tailored support to adapt the curriculum and environment for children with additional needs.
Acomb First School also emphasizes personal development through initiatives like the School Council and Eco Warriors, encouraging children to take on leadership roles. The school community is actively engaged, with regular events and opportunities for parents to participate, fostering a strong connection between home and school.
Useful links
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- Our SEND provision (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children with SEN (sen)
- Leave of Absence (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children with SEN (sen)
- Our SEND provision (sen)
- SEN Report (sen)
- SEND Information for Parents (sen)
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- Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 75
- Pupils
- 65
- Boys
- 41
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 18.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 65 | 41 | 24 | 75 | 18.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 62 | 33 | 29 | 75 | 16.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 59 | 27 | 32 | 75 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 59 | 27 | 32 | 75 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 58 | 27 | 31 | 75 | 13.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 53 | 25 | 28 | 75 | 17.00 |
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