Kielder Primary School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kielder Hexham Northumberland NE48 1HQ |
| Phone | 01434250257 |
| Reference Number | 122233 |
Kielder Primary School, which previously received an outstanding grade, is currently under ungraded inspection. While the school showcases a nurturing environment where pupils thrive socially and emotionally, it faces challenges related to the quality of education being variable. Although efforts are underway to improve expectations and curriculum structure, issues remain that affect pupil achievement, particularly in terms of consistent learning progression and phonics instruction. The school has the potential to enhance its overall effectiveness but must address these significant gaps to ensure all pupils reach their full academic potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 11 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.64%
Girls: 36.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 5.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 01 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are kind and thoughtful, exhibiting a strong sense of community.
- Positive relationships with compassionate staff support pupils' emotional needs.
- Innovative curriculum initiatives involve local artists and musicians to enrich learning.
- Strong performance in mathematics, with a well-structured curriculum.
- High standards of behaviour are promoted throughout the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum lacks sufficient detail and structure, leading to disjointed learning.
- Reading program is inconsistently followed, hindering some pupils' progress.
- Assessment practices do not effectively identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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