Stannington First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Stannington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 6HJ |
| Reference Number | 122228 |
Stannington First School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection. Pupils thrive in a nurturing environment where they feel happy and safe, and the school’s core values promote a positive school culture. The curriculum is broad and balanced, supported by knowledgeable subject leaders who constantly seek improvements. Early years education is particularly strong, laying a solid foundation for children's learning. However, there are areas for further development in ensuring that subject-specific vocabulary is incorporated regularly into lessons, especially in subjects like science.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 125 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.6%
Girls: 46.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 2 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 3 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 07 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and safe, demonstrating positive behavior.
- The curriculum is broad and balanced, meeting the needs of all pupils.
- Strong emphasis on early years education fostering confidence and eagerness to learn.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements ensure pupil safety.
- Pupils have many opportunities for out-of-school activities and clubs.
Areas for Improvement
- Opportunities for using subject-specific vocabulary in some subjects are limited.
- Inconsistent spelling of key vocabulary by pupils in some subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EQ |
3.13 miles |
|
Meadowdale Academy
Hazelmere Avenue, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6HA |
3.14 miles |
|
Morpeth First School
Loansdean, Morpeth, NE61 2AP |
3.19 miles |
|
Bedlington West End Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EB |
3.19 miles |
|
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Langdale Drive, Beacon Hill Grange, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8EH |
3.19 miles |
|
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3QS |
3.45 miles |
|
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
Stobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA |
3.48 miles |
|
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE |
3.6 miles |
|
Burnside Primary School
Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1XZ |
3.71 miles |
|
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Nairn Road, Parkside Chase, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1RQ |
3.78 miles |
|
Eastlea Primary School
Skipton Close, Northburn Lea, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3ST |
3.86 miles |
|
Dinnington First School
Sycamore Avenue, Dinnington Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 7JY |
3.87 miles |
|
Hareside Primary School
Hareside Primary School, Hareside, Whitelea Glade, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6BL |
3.88 miles |
|
Abbeyfields First School
Abbot's Way, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2LZ |
3.98 miles |
|
Choppington Primary School
Eastgate, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5RR |
4.1 miles |
|
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
Oldgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1QF |
4.12 miles |
|
Cramlington Village Primary School
Bowmont Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 2SN |
4.18 miles |
|
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Northumbrian Road, Bishop Bewick Cet, Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6DB |
4.18 miles |
|
Stead Lane Primary School
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS |
4.22 miles |
|
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Mitford Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RH |
4.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Howard House School
Blue House Farm Road, Bedlington, Netherton Colliery, Northumberland, NE22 6BB |
2.63 miles |
|
Azure College
McCallum House, Cramlington, NE23 8JT |
2.79 miles |
|
Kyloe House
Care of: Northumberland County Council, Morpeth, NE61 2EF |
3.09 miles |
|
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6ED |
3.13 miles |
|
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
Stobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA |
3.45 miles |
|
The Apex Academy
Old Hartford School, Scott Street, East Hartford, Northumberland, NE23 3AR |
3.69 miles |
|
Brenkley School
3-5 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6DS |
3.78 miles |
|
Cramlington Learning Village
Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6BN |
3.94 miles |
|
Cramlington Hillcrest School
East View Avenue, East Farm, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1DY |
4.01 miles |
|
North Gosforth Academy
Dudley Lane, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 6EJ |
4.12 miles |
|
The King Edward VI School
Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DN |
4.59 miles |
|
Cleaswell Hill School
School Avenue, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5DJ |
4.71 miles |
|
Bedlington Academy
Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS |
4.75 miles |
|
Emily Wilding Davison School
Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9QB |
4.87 miles |