Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Grange Road Widdrington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 5LZ |
| Phone | 01670790686 |
| Reference Number | 135634 |
Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The community, including parents and carers, views the school positively, appreciating its role as a community hub and the benefits it provides for families. The school's leadership is committed to improving the curriculum and ensuring students achieve well, particularly in reading and personal development. Pupils show strong engagement in their learning and participate actively in community initiatives.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 137 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.36%
Girls: 49.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 2 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| 4 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 5 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.4% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 27 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 24 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive relationships with local businesses and charities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Strong focus on vocabulary teaching, benefiting all pupils.
- High pupil attendance rates.
- Strong community involvement and personal development focus.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent writing skills among older pupils.
- Variable quality of presentation in pupils' written work.
- Some older pupils need additional support to demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Linton Primary School
Linton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5SG |
2.01 miles |
|
Ellington Primary School
Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5HL |
2.62 miles |
|
Red Row Primary School
Red Row, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5AS |
3.36 miles |
|
Tritlington Church of England First School
Tritlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3DU |
3.47 miles |
|
NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
Church Square, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5TR |
3.66 miles |
|
Pegswood Primary School
Longhirst Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6XG |
3.95 miles |
|
Broomhill Primary School
Station Road, North Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9UT |
4.59 miles |
|
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9LP |
4.87 miles |
|
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LR |
4.95 miles |
|
Ringway Primary School
Ringway, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5YP |
4.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Gust Independent School
1 Haldane Street, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8SF |
4.17 miles |
|
Rosewood Independent School
Ardlea, Station Road End, Stannington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6DR |
4.19 miles |
|
Ashington Academy
Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8DH |
4.47 miles |