Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School)
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 15 Brewery Road Wooler NE71 6QG |
| Phone | 01668281470 |
| Reference Number | 122236 |
Wooler First School continues to demonstrate good performance, offering a nurturing environment where pupils are happy and eager to learn. The leadership is dedicated to providing a diverse range of learning opportunities, including outdoor education and extracurricular activities, fostering a strong sense of community involvement among students. Parents express confidence in the school's care for their children, showcasing a supportive atmosphere for growth and development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 107 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.01%
Girls: 42.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 3 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 4 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 5 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.3% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 23 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and love learning.
- Leaders and teachers know their pupils very well.
- Strong emphasis on independence skills development.
- Effective reading curriculum implemented.
- Engaging lessons with good subject knowledge from teachers.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- High levels of staff morale and support from leadership.
- Governors demonstrate pride and effective collaboration with school leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils lack phonics knowledge necessary for fluency.
- Subject leaders do not monitor their subjects effectively.
2026 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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