Shaftoe Trust Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Haydon Bridge Hexham NE47 6BN |
| Phone | 01434684309 |
| Reference Number | 145412 |
Shaftoe Trust Academy has been evaluated as a good school overall, marking its first inspection as part of the WISE Academies trust since its establishment. The school offers an exceptional environment where pupils feel welcomed and safe, with strong emphasis on behaviour, kindness, and inclusivity. High standards are upheld by both staff and governors, who have clear expectations for pupil achievement. Pupils showcase strong communication skills and demonstrate fairness and a sense of justice, supported by a well-rounded and ambitious learning curriculum that includes a focus on reading and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 109 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.96%
Girls: 44.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 12.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 12 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 4 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes of pupils.
- Strong emphasis on inclusivity and kindness.
- High standards in reading and phonics teaching.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Ambitious curriculum fostering autonomy and independent learning.
- Wide range of engaging after-school activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems for some foundation subjects are in their infancy.
- Inconsistent sequencing of knowledge in mixed-age classes.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Newbrough Church of England Primary School
Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5AQ |
3.26 miles |
|
Henshaw Church of England Primary School
Henshaw, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7EP |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Haydon Bridge High School
Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6LR |
0.39 miles |