Beaufront First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sandhoe Hexham Northumberland NE46 4LY |
| Reference Number | 122222 |
Beaufront First School is performing well, maintaining a good overall effectiveness rating in its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school has notable strengths in promoting a love of reading, as well as delivering a coherent and ambitious curriculum in several key areas. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and feel safe, while having access to a variety of extracurricular activities that enrich their school experience. The supportive environment encourages pupils to develop excellent spoken skills and engage enthusiastically in their education. However, some areas of the curriculum, particularly in geography and history for key stage 2, require improvement as they lack precise sequencing of essential knowledge. Leaders are already working on addressing these gaps. While most students exhibit exemplary behavior, there are instances of minor disruptions that detract from the learning process, indicating the need for ongoing development in this area.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 66 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.94%
Girls: 56.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| 3 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Irish | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Apr 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are eager to learn and articulate their thoughts confidently.
- Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum relevant to the rural location.
- Strong emphasis on phonics and reading from early years to maintain fluency.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support and keep up with peers.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Geography and history curriculum lacks precise knowledge sequencing.
- Assessments in wider curriculum subjects do not fully capture pupils' understanding.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Acomb First School
Bishops Hill, Main Street, Acomb, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4PL |
1.41 miles |
|
Hexham First School
Beaufront Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1JD |
1.91 miles |
|
Corbridge Middle School
Cow Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5HX |
1.99 miles |
|
Hexham Middle School
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB |
2.04 miles |
|
The Sele First School
The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ |
2.05 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hencotes, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2EE |
2.18 miles |
|
Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School
St Helen's Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JQ |
2.44 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Highford Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2DD |
2.57 miles |
|
Humshaugh Church of England First School
Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA |
3.74 miles |
|
Newbrough Church of England Primary School
Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5AQ |
4.86 miles |
|
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
Church Lane, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6DR |
4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hexham Priory School
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1UY |
1.75 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth High School
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB |
2.5 miles |