Whittingham Church of England Primary School
URN: 122279 • Alnwick NE66 4UP
Overview
- Name
- Whittingham Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 122279
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Belinda Athey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01665574222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whittingham, Alnwick NE66 4UP
Summary
Whittingham Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Alnwick, Northumberland. With a current enrolment of 90 pupils and a capacity of 105, the school prides itself on its small size, which fosters strong relationships between staff and students. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Hand in hand together we will become kind, collaborative and courageous citizens," reflects its commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals.
The school offers a supportive environment, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that parents feel involved and informed about their children's progress. The recent Ofsted report from March 2023 highlighted the safe and welcoming atmosphere, where pupils are encouraged to express their concerns to trusted adults.
Whittingham C of E Primary School is deeply rooted in its community, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success but also for active participation in the wider world. Parents can stay updated through the school's website and social media channels, which provide regular news and information about school events.
The school offers a supportive environment, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that parents feel involved and informed about their children's progress. The recent Ofsted report from March 2023 highlighted the safe and welcoming atmosphere, where pupils are encouraged to express their concerns to trusted adults.
Whittingham C of E Primary School is deeply rooted in its community, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success but also for active participation in the wider world. Parents can stay updated through the school's website and social media channels, which provide regular news and information about school events.
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- SEND Important Information (sen)
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- Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 90
- Boys
- 44
- Girls
- 46
- FSM %
- 5.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | 44 | 46 | 105 | 5.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 91 | 47 | 44 | 105 | 7.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 101 | 51 | 50 | 105 | 8.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 101 | 51 | 50 | 105 | 8.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 108 | 54 | 54 | 105 | 8.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 107 | 54 | 53 | 105 | 6.10 |
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