Haltwhistle Primary Academy

Type Primary / Academy sponsor led
Age Range 3-11
Religion Unknown
Address Park Avenue
Haltwhistle
NE49 9BA
Phone 01434320467
Reference Number 146372

Haltwhistle Primary Academy has received its first inspection since becoming an academy and has been rated as outstanding across all areas. The school fosters an inspiring environment where pupils thrive academically and socially, demonstrating exemplary behaviour and a strong sense of community. The leadership team has effectively raised expectations and implemented a creative curriculum that engages students and meets their diverse needs, including those of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Despite challenges faced by the school, such as previous closures and events like the COVID-19 pandemic, the commitment to providing an excellent education remains unwavering.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 204
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 58.33%
Girls: 41.67%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 21.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.7
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 24.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 25.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 17 11 28
2 15 11 26
3 19 7 26
4 14 12 26
5 12 13 25
6 13 12 25

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 99%
Mixed, Other 1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 14 Feb 2023
Date Report
14 Feb 2023 School inspection:

Strengths

  • Exceptional behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
  • A creative and dynamic curriculum that excites pupils.
  • Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Effective leadership with a clear vision for outstanding education.
  • Well-implemented reading curriculum that promotes confident readers.
  • Pupils' personal development is prioritized and well-addressed.
  • Positive involvement of pupils in school life and responsibilities.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 72%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 4%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 106
Maths 104

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 4.3
Writing 3.1
Maths 3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 0 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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