Wylam First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bell Road Wylam Northumberland NE41 8EH |
| Reference Number | 146911 |
Wylam First School has performed well in its first Ofsted inspection, achieving a 'Good' overall rating with several outstanding aspects. Key strengths include the quality of early years provision, behaviour and attitudes of pupils, and their personal development. The school is deeply embedded in the local community, fostering a safe and positive environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 142 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.41%
Girls: 48.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 3 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 4 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Sep 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Wylam First School | |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- High-quality early years provision that promotes independence
- Ambitious curriculum designed to meet the needs of all pupils
- Effective teaching in reading supported by well-trained staff
- Strong commitment to environmental sustainability and community involvement
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on the implementation of the curriculum across some subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Emmaville Primary School
Main Street, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4ND |
1.36 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 |
1.43 miles |
|
Adderlane Academy
Adderlane Academy, Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HX |
1.46 miles |
|
Ryton Junior School
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF |
1.56 miles |
|
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Rosedale Road, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4UN |
1.57 miles |
|
Ryton Community Infant School
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF |
1.67 miles |
|
Prudhoe West Academy
West Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6HR |
2.12 miles |
|
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
2.15 miles |
|
Greenside Primary School
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4AX |
2.19 miles |
|
Highfield Middle School
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
2.21 miles |
|
Prudhoe Castle First School
Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PN |
2.34 miles |
|
Ovingham Church of England First School
Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
2.46 miles |
|
Throckley Primary School
Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9DY |
2.51 miles |
|
Ovingham Middle School
West Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
2.52 miles |
|
Crookhill Community Primary School
Hexham Old Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3ES |
2.81 miles |
|
Newburn Manor Nursery School
Townfield Gardens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 8PY |
3.02 miles |
|
Newburn Manor Primary School
Millfield Lane, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8PD |
3.06 miles |
|
Walbottle Village Primary School
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL |
3.26 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL |
3.29 miles |
|
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Stella Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4NE |
3.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Thorp Academy
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AH |
1.69 miles |
|
Prudhoe Community High School
Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ |
2.13 miles |
|
Walbottle Academy
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9TP |
3.18 miles |
|
Talbot House Children's Charity
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW |
3.33 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ |
3.91 miles |
|
Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ |
4.76 miles |
|
Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
4.97 miles |
|
Excelsior Academy
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF |
4.99 miles |