Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Drummonds Close Longhorsley Morpeth Northumberland NE65 8UT |
| Reference Number | 122283 |
Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School is performing well overall, achieving a strong standard in various key areas. The school demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and fostering a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Students' attendance is notably high across all demographic groups, reflecting effective leadership in promoting engagement and reducing barriers to attendance. A robust early years program ensures children start their education with a solid foundation, particularly in reading and writing through systematic phonics instruction.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 90 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.78%
Girls: 52.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 3 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 4 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 10 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 13 Mar 2012 | Full inspection |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Nov 2006 | Full inspection |
| 07 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High attendance rates for all pupil groups.
- Kind, respectful behavior among pupils.
- Strong foundations in early reading and writing.
- Effective personal development and wellbeing programs.
- Inclusion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Efforts to engage with the local community.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery across subjects.
- Variability in support for pupils with special educational needs during lessons.
- Need for improved assessment practices to identify misconceptions.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Tritlington Church of England First School
Tritlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3DU |
2.88 miles |
|
Felton Church of England Primary School
Mouldshaugh Lane, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9PY |
4.51 miles |
| Name | Distance |