Prudhoe Castle First School
URN: 146924 • Prudhoe NE42 6PN
Overview
- Name
- Prudhoe Castle First School
- URN
- 146924
- 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
- 51.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jill Dodds (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01661833122
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Castle Road, Prudhoe NE42 6PN
Summary
Prudhoe Castle First School is a small, mixed-gender primary academy located in Prudhoe, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 83 pupils and a capacity of 150. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that values each member of its community, encouraging children to develop their strengths and talents through an ambitious curriculum. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, encouraging all to #BeMoreCastle.
The school emphasizes high expectations and aspirations for all pupils, working closely with families to provide a supportive educational experience. Recent initiatives, such as the forest school program, highlight the school's commitment to hands-on learning and community engagement. In February 2024, Prudhoe Castle First School received a positive outcome from its Ofsted inspection, reflecting its dedication to maintaining high educational standards.
Parents can find further information on school policies, admissions, and uniform requirements on the school's website. The school actively promotes collaboration with families to ensure that every child thrives as an individual within the community.
The school emphasizes high expectations and aspirations for all pupils, working closely with families to provide a supportive educational experience. Recent initiatives, such as the forest school program, highlight the school's commitment to hands-on learning and community engagement. In February 2024, Prudhoe Castle First School received a positive outcome from its Ofsted inspection, reflecting its dedication to maintaining high educational standards.
Parents can find further information on school policies, admissions, and uniform requirements on the school's website. The school actively promotes collaboration with families to ensure that every child thrives as an individual within the community.
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Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 83
- Boys
- 44
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 25.60
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 83 | 44 | 39 | 150 | 25.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 76 | 38 | 38 | 150 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 77 | 35 | 42 | 150 | 20.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 77 | 35 | 42 | 150 | 20.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 81 | 38 | 43 | 150 | 18.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 93 | 43 | 50 | 150 | 13.70 |
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