King Edwin Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | King Edwin Primary School South Avenue Amble Northumberland NE65 0ND |
| Phone | 01665710388 |
| Reference Number | 122174 |
Amble First School has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school is characterized by a warm and friendly atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued. Staff dedication, strong leadership, and effective parent engagement are notable strengths. The quality of education has improved, with a curriculum that captures pupils' interest and is well sequenced in key subjects such as reading and science. The early years provision is well managed, helping children to achieve strong foundations for their future learning. However, there are areas that require further development, particularly in ensuring all subjects are planned with detailed, sequenced content, and in providing appropriate reading materials for students with specific needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 136 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.15%
Girls: 44.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 2 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 4 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 5 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.4% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a warm and friendly school environment.
- High-quality teaching in reading and phonics.
- Strong parent engagement and communication.
- Effective leadership that prioritizes pupil wellbeing.
- Well-managed early years provision that prepares children for Year 1.
- Pupils perform well in statutory tests, often exceeding national averages.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning for some foundation subjects lacks detail.
- Reading materials for some early years and key stage 1 pupils are mismatched to their needs.
- Some students with SEND struggle with the texts provided.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Amble Links Primary School
Links Avenue, Links Estate, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0SA |
0.67 miles |
|
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
Guilden Road, Warkworth, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0TJ |
1.24 miles |
|
Broomhill Primary School
Station Road, North Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9UT |
2 miles |
|
Red Row Primary School
Red Row, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5AS |
3.03 miles |
|
Shilbottle Primary School
Shilbottle Grange, Shilbottle, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2XQ |
4.54 miles |
|
Hipsburn Primary School
Lesbury, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3PX |
4.68 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
James Calvert Spence College
Acklington Road, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0NG |
0.28 miles |