Acomb First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bishops Hill Main Street Acomb Hexham Northumberland NE46 4PL |
| Reference Number | 122170 |
Acomb First School has been recognized as a good school, continuing to excel in various areas since its previous inspection. The local community holds the school in high regard, praising the recent improvements that enable students to thrive. Significant changes in senior leadership have resulted in ambitious leadership that has positively impacted several aspects of the school, particularly in academic and personal development. The broad curriculum provided helps students develop personal and leadership skills, with effective support for those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Parents express strong support for the nurturing environment provided by the staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 65 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.08%
Girls: 36.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 2 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community support and parent satisfaction.
- Effective leadership with clear vision for improvement.
- Broad academic and wider curriculum promoting personal development.
- High expectations leading to good pupil behavior.
- Well-taught phonics curriculum resulting in fluent reading.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND to access the curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Current temporary staffing arrangements in early years limit curriculum development.
- Some new curriculums are in early stages, lacking comprehensive assessment processes.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Beaufront First School
Sandhoe, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4LY |
1.41 miles |
|
The Sele First School
The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ |
1.51 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hencotes, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2EE |
1.72 miles |
|
Hexham Middle School
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB |
1.77 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Highford Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2DD |
1.9 miles |
|
Hexham First School
Beaufront Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1JD |
1.94 miles |
|
Humshaugh Church of England First School
Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA |
2.9 miles |
|
Corbridge Middle School
Cow Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5HX |
3.35 miles |
|
Newbrough Church of England Primary School
Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5AQ |
3.46 miles |
|
Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School
St Helen's Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JQ |
3.8 miles |
|
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School
Station Road, Barrasford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 4AA |
4.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Queen Elizabeth High School
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB |
1.77 miles |
|
Hexham Priory School
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1UY |
1.84 miles |