Prior Park Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dean Drive Tweedmouth Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2DB |
| Phone | 01289306667 |
| Reference Number | 122187 |
Tweedmouth Prior Park First School has made substantial progress since its last inspection, moving from an 'Requires Improvement' rating to a 'Good' overall effectiveness. Leaders have placed a strong emphasis on inclusive education and have implemented effective strategies to enhance pupils' reading abilities, particularly through a focused phonics program. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, enjoy school, and feel safe, supported by a well-established counselling service that aids their emotional wellbeing during transitions and challenges. The school promotes strong community relationships and provides a variety of opportunities for parental involvement in education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 108 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.56%
Girls: 44.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 2 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 4 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.6% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on inclusive education
- High expectations for all pupils
- Effective phonics program for reading
- Positive pupil attitudes and good behavior
- Well-prepared transition from early years to Year 1
- Strong community engagement with local projects
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Variety of after-school clubs available
Areas for Improvement
- Underdeveloped knowledge of different faiths due to infrequent RE teaching
- Inconsistent use of assessment information to inform teaching in foundation subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 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 |
0.15 miles |
|
Spittal Community Primary School
Main Street, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1RD |
0.64 miles |
|
Tweedmouth West Primary School
Osborne Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2HS |
0.69 miles |
|
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Prince Edward Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EX |
0.75 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Bell Tower Place, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NB |
1.35 miles |
|
Scremerston First School
Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2RB |
1.4 miles |
|
Berwick Middle School
Lovaine Terrace, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LA |
1.43 miles |
|
Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Newfields, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1SP |
2.12 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Berwick Academy
Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JF |
0.24 miles |
|
The Grove Special School
Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EN |
0.24 miles |
|
Longridge Towers School
|
2.46 miles |