Wylam First School
URN: 146911 • Wylam NE41 8EH
Overview
- Name
- Wylam First School
- URN
- 146911
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jill Dodds (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01661852771
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bell Road, Wylam NE41 8EH
Summary
Wylam First School, located in Wylam, Northumberland, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 142 pupils, serving a capacity of 150. As part of the Cheviot Learning Trust, the school prides itself on fostering a strong family ethos, where collaboration with parents and the community is paramount. The commitment of staff, pupils, and governors contributes to a supportive environment that encourages student success.
The school offers an innovative and creative curriculum designed to nurture individual talents and prepare pupils for their future educational journeys. Learning at Wylam First School is characterised as ambitious, challenging, and relevant, ensuring that students are engaged and motivated in their studies.
With a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (2.9%), Wylam First School maintains a diverse and inclusive atmosphere. The school regularly communicates with parents through newsletters and updates, reinforcing its dedication to community involvement and transparency. For more information, visit their website at [Wylam First School](https://wfs.cheviotlt.co.uk/).
The school offers an innovative and creative curriculum designed to nurture individual talents and prepare pupils for their future educational journeys. Learning at Wylam First School is characterised as ambitious, challenging, and relevant, ensuring that students are engaged and motivated in their studies.
With a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (2.9%), Wylam First School maintains a diverse and inclusive atmosphere. The school regularly communicates with parents through newsletters and updates, reinforcing its dedication to community involvement and transparency. For more information, visit their website at [Wylam First School](https://wfs.cheviotlt.co.uk/).
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Nearby alternatives
- Wylam First School (73.8)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 142
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 69
- FSM %
- 2.90
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 142 | 73 | 69 | 150 | 2.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 139 | 76 | 63 | 150 | 3.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 146 | 75 | 71 | 150 | 2.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 146 | 75 | 71 | 150 | 2.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 154 | 81 | 73 | 150 | 1.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 164 | 92 | 72 | 150 | 2.10 |
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