Adderlane Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 5HX |
| Reference Number | 143543 |
Adderlane Academy is performing well, achieving a 'good' overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection. The school offers a supportive and caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Staff members are committed to the personal development and academic success of their students, which is reflected in the positive feedback from parents and the achievement levels of pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite its strengths, there is recognition that specific subjects, such as art and computing, require more structured attention to ensure comprehensive planning and knowledge acquisition.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 88 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 12.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 13.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 2 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and welcome in a supportive environment
- Staff foster a positive and respectful school culture
- Good attendance indicates pupils enjoy school
- Effective early reading and mathematics instruction
- Pupils develop a love of reading
- Strong partnerships with external agencies for support
- Pupils achieve well in their assessments
- Positive staff training and support from the multi-academy trust
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack well-defined knowledge and planning
- Not all pupils read frequently with adults
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Prudhoe West Academy
West Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6HR |
0.69 miles |
|
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
0.69 miles |
|
Highfield Middle School
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
0.75 miles |
|
Prudhoe Castle First School
Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PN |
0.97 miles |
|
Ovingham Church of England First School
Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
1.26 miles |
|
Ovingham Middle School
West Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
1.32 miles |
|
Wylam First School
Bell Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EH |
1.46 miles |
|
Mickley First School
Mickley, West Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7BG |
1.97 miles |
|
Emmaville Primary School
Main Street, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4ND |
2.17 miles |
|
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Rosedale Road, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4UN |
2.2 miles |
|
Greenside Primary School
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4AX |
2.34 miles |
|
Ryton Junior School
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF |
2.59 miles |
|
Ryton Community Infant School
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF |
2.67 miles |
|
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Trajan Walk, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE15 0BJ |
2.88 miles |
|
Broomley First School
Main Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NN |
2.96 miles |
|
High Spen Primary School
Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2BQ |
3.29 miles |
|
Chopwell Primary School
Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HS |
3.35 miles |
|
Crookhill Community Primary School
Hexham Old Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3ES |
3.79 miles |
|
Mowden Hall School
|
3.89 miles |
|
Throckley Primary School
Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9DY |
3.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Prudhoe Community High School
Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ |
0.68 miles |
|
Thorp Academy
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AH |
2.7 miles |
|
Walbottle Academy
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9TP |
4.55 miles |
|
Talbot House Children's Charity
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW |
4.69 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ |
4.74 miles |