Cambo First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cambo Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4BE |
| Reference Number | 122232 |
Cambo First School is performing well, maintaining a good overall effectiveness rating while fostering a caring and inclusive environment for its pupils. The school has made significant strides in delivering high-quality education, particularly in reading and mathematics, with pupils expressing enjoyment in their learning and engaging in leadership opportunities. However, it aims to further enhance its curriculum in certain subjects to ensure pupils' knowledge builds effectively over time. The school's focus on community engagement and support for pupils with special educational needs is commendable, contributing to a positive atmosphere where children feel safe and valued.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 46 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.52%
Girls: 43.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring and nurturing environment fostering a strong sense of community.
- High expectations leading to good pupil achievement in reading and mathematics.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Well-structured curriculum for personal, social, health and economic education.
- Strong relationships with parents and engagement through community events.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not fully developed for all foundation subjects.
- Inconsistent recording of low-level safeguarding concerns.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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