Harbottle Church of England First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Harbottle Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7DG |
| Reference Number | 145638 |
Harbottle Church of England First School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas. The school, which had not previously been inspected under the current framework, demonstrates a strong curriculum that effectively prepares pupils for future learning, especially in reading and mathematics. The sense of community is palpable, with pupils feeling valued and supported by staff. Parents appreciate the nurturing environment of the school, which also promotes positive attitudes and behaviors among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 13 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.23%
Girls: 30.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 4 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| 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 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Harbottle Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | |
| 17 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and family within the school
- High expectations from staff contributing to pupils' eagerness to learn
- Carefully sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge step by step
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Opportunities for pupils to engage in extracurricular activities and teamwork
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum implementation in mixed-age classes leading to lost learning time
- Record-keeping for safeguarding needs to be more organized and clear
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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