Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Newfields Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1SP |
| Phone | 01289306170 |
| Reference Number | 122271 |
Berwick St Mary’s Church of England First School continues to perform well, maintaining its 'good' status since the last inspection in 2017. The school is characterized by a nurturing and supportive environment, where pupils feel safe and valued. Positive relationships among pupils and staff contribute to a happy school atmosphere, and parents express satisfaction with the experiences their children have, particularly those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 108 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 2 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 26 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring and nurturing environment for pupils
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Effective phonics instruction and reading support
- Engagement in community work and cultural experiences
- Well-prepared pupils for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment in some curriculum areas
- Pupils not always applying precise subject knowledge in evaluative tasks
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Berwick Middle School
Lovaine Terrace, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LA |
0.75 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Bell Tower Place, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NB |
0.81 miles |
|
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Prince Edward Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EX |
1.38 miles |
|
Tweedmouth West Primary School
Osborne Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2HS |
1.45 miles |
|
Tweedmouth Community Middle School
Billendean Terrace, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DJ |
2.01 miles |
|
Spittal Community Primary School
Main Street, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1RD |
2.11 miles |
|
Prior Park Primary School
Dean Drive, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DB |
2.12 miles |
|
Scremerston First School
Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2RB |
3.48 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Grove Special School
Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EN |
1.99 miles |
|
Berwick Academy
Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JF |
2.13 miles |
|
Longridge Towers School
|
3.61 miles |