Mickley First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mickley West Road Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7BG |
| Reference Number | 146937 |
Mickley First School, which has not been previously inspected under the current framework, is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas considered. The school has cultivated a strong sense of community and inclusion, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for pupils and their families. Leaders are implementing a broad curriculum that aligns with national expectations, and staff have maintained high expectations for pupil achievements, leading to positive learning outcomes. There is a commitment to developing pupils' literacy skills, with a particular emphasis on reading, which is positively reflected in pupils' fluency by the time they leave the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 64 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.31%
Girls: 54.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
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 | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Sep 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Mickley First School | |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
| 03 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community and inclusive environment
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Effective reading and phonics teaching
- Positive behavior and attitudes from most pupils
- Strong leadership support from the trust
- Effective identification and support for SEND pupils
- Well-planned early years provision
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent behavior expectations from staff
- Some curriculum plans not sufficiently personalized
- Opportunities for extending pupil discussions missed
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Broomley First School
Main Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NN |
0.99 miles |
|
Ovingham Middle School
West Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
1.02 miles |
|
Prudhoe Castle First School
Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PN |
1.04 miles |
|
Ovingham Church of England First School
Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
1.06 miles |
|
Highfield Middle School
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
1.26 miles |
|
Prudhoe West Academy
West Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6HR |
1.29 miles |
|
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
1.3 miles |
|
Adderlane Academy
Adderlane Academy, Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HX |
1.97 miles |
|
Mowden Hall School
|
2.72 miles |
|
Whittonstall First School
Whittonstall, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9JN |
3.03 miles |
|
Wylam First School
Bell Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EH |
3.37 miles |
|
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
Church Lane, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6DR |
3.46 miles |
|
Chopwell Primary School
Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HS |
3.67 miles |
|
Greenside Primary School
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4AX |
4 miles |
|
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Rosedale Road, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4UN |
4.08 miles |
|
Emmaville Primary School
Main Street, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4ND |
4.1 miles |
|
High Spen Primary School
Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2BQ |
4.38 miles |
|
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB |
4.53 miles |
|
Ryton Junior School
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF |
4.54 miles |
|
Ryton Community Infant School
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF |
4.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Prudhoe Community High School
Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ |
1.46 miles |
|
Thorp Academy
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AH |
4.65 miles |