Spittal Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Street Spittal Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1RD |
| Phone | 01289307413 |
| Reference Number | 122185 |
Spittal Community School has effectively maintained the standards observed in its previous inspection. The school fosters a caring environment, where pupils feel happy and safe, supported by strong relationships between staff and families. The curriculum is broad, and there are notable strengths in reading and mathematics, yet there are areas in the curriculum that still require refinement to ensure consistency and clarity for optimal learning. Overall, pupils achieve well, particularly in communication and language, with effective support for those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 106 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.49%
Girls: 41.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 4 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.3% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 07 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and trusting relationships between families and staff
- Ambitious goals for all pupils to achieve high standards
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning
- Strong provision for pupils with special educational needs
- Effective development of reading skills from Nursery
- Well sequenced mathematics curriculum
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the intended learning content is not clear
- Inconsistencies in early years provision limiting children's learning
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Tweedmouth Community Middle School
Billendean Terrace, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DJ |
0.54 miles |
|
Prior Park Primary School
Dean Drive, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DB |
0.64 miles |
|
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Prince Edward Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EX |
0.92 miles |
|
Tweedmouth West Primary School
Osborne Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2HS |
0.94 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Bell Tower Place, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NB |
1.31 miles |
|
Berwick Middle School
Lovaine Terrace, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LA |
1.36 miles |
|
Scremerston First School
Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2RB |
1.45 miles |
|
Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Newfields, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1SP |
2.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Berwick Academy
Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JF |
0.41 miles |
|
The Grove Special School
Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EN |
0.83 miles |
|
Longridge Towers School
|
3.11 miles |