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Nursery (incl. primary schools with a nursery)
Council: Northumberland

Collingwood School & Media Arts College

Morpeth, Northumberland - NE61 2HA

“The school has a tradition of being a caring and friendly environment for children; this ethos stems from the high calibre and commitment of staff and governors where we encourage all children to be enthusiastic and committed learners who aim to develop their confidence, capacity to learn and work…”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School

Corbridge, Northumberland - NE45 5JQ

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 3-9)

“We commit to offer support and challenge to allow all associated with our inspirational Church of England School to flourish. We promote our Christian Values of respect, truth, friendship, forgiveness and thankfulness and we value the achievement and contribution of all.”

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Ofsted: Good

Quality of education: Good

Cramlington Northburn Primary School

Cramlington, Northumberland - NE23 3QS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Northburn Primary School our aim is to make a positive difference and enable everyone to fulfil their personal goals. All children matter to us; we celebrate diversity and personal achievements. Those within the school community are actively encouraged to support and care for each other.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Cramlington Shanklea Primary School

Cramlington, Northumberland - NE23 1RQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Shanklea Primary School our school motto is : Together Everyone Achieves More and we pride ourselves on putting every child at the centre of the learning process and then working together, in partnership with parents/carers to meet the individual needs of all children in our fantastic school…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Cramlington Village Primary School

Cramlington, Northumberland - NE23 2SN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We have a dedicated teaching team and are very proud of how together, with our pupils, parents, staff and governors, we are a community of learners that grow and flourish together. Our caring and supportive ethos is designed with our children and families at the heart and centre of everything we do.”

PrimarySince 2012Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Croftway Academy

Blyth, Northumberland - NE24 2HP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Croftway has a fully inclusive ethos where all members of the school community are encouraged to have high aspirations for themselves. Learning leading to high academic attainment is at the heart of our academy with all children, irrespective of inherent ability, striving to fulfil their potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Darras Hall Primary School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland - NE20 9DS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Darras Hall, we aim to create a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment and fulfillment in life.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Eastlea Primary School

Cramlington, Northumberland - NE23 3ST

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“What is the School Council known as? At Eastlea Primary School the school council is known as Brainwaves. How often does Brainwaves (the School Council) meet? Brainwaves meets weekly with Mrs Stafford. How many pupils are on the Brainwaves team?”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Ellingham Church of England Primary School

Chathill, Northumberland - NE67 5ET

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“The school was established in 1857 "for the education of poor persons of the parish of Ellingham according to the principles of the Church of England." This provides the school with a sense of history, tradition and community with St Maurice's Church, Ellingham.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Ellington Primary School

Morpeth, Northumberland - NE61 5HL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Ellington Primary School we believe that every child has the ability to excel in almost any area of learning. Excellence isn’t the result of a natural talent, but instead is the result of: extensive opportunity, skilled teaching, focussed practise and personal determination.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School

Alnwick, Northumberland - NE66 3XR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“As a small, Church of England school we are able to offer true personalised learning for all our children in a welcoming, family environment, where children from 3 to 11 years old, work and play together.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Felton Church of England Primary School

Morpeth, Northumberland - NE65 9PY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“A Christian ethos lies at the heart of Felton C of E Primary School and woven throughout our curriculum are opportunities for the children to develop self esteem and positive social and moral values to enable them to become their best selves.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Morpeth, Northumberland - NE61 5LZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The children are living a Christian life where they aim to flourish and thrive, thinking about our core Christian Values; Friendship, Forgiveness, Respect, Perseverance and Community to become lifelong learners.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Haltwhistle Primary Academy

Haltwhistle, Northumberland - NE49 9BA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Haltwhistle Academy has a fully inclusive ethos where all members of the school community are encouraged to have high aspirations for themselves.”

PrimarySince 2018Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Harbottle Church of England First School

Morpeth, Northumberland - NE65 7DG

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 3-9)

“Christian values permeate the ethos, teaching and worship of Harbottle School, which welcomes all children and aims to develop their full potential through a broad, challenging and exciting curriculum.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Hareside Primary School

Cramlington, Northumberland - NE23 6BL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“A good school is one which is valued by its pupils and parents and we believe pupils value and appreciate school more when they have a part to play in its running.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland - NE15 0BJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The School aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all pupils.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Hexham First School

Hexham, Northumberland - NE46 1JD

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 3-9)

“We are a small, friendly primary school in Hexham. We pride ourselves on knowing our children and their families really well. This means that we are able to nurture our children as they develop, both as learners and people. We want learning to be inspiring, challenging, engaging and fun.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Hexham Priory School

Hexham, Northumberland - NE46 1UY

“Hexham Priory is a vibrant, safe and inspiring place to learn. We are a community built on an agreed set of values where children come together to learn. We provide a welcoming, supportive environment for all our pupils and staff. We work hard to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Hipsburn Primary School

Alnwick, Northumberland - NE66 3PX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are committed to improving the quality of the educational provision for all our children which will enable them to reach their full potential and attain the levels of knowledge, understanding and skills that society demands for their future lives.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good