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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 122285

Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School

Voluntary aided school · Riding Mill · NE44 6DR

Ages 5–9 · 64 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.0%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-22

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)3.6%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
56

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

7

Places offered

7

1st-preference offers

7

Total preferences (any rank)
18
Preferred offers (top 3)
7
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill85%

64 pupils · 75 places

Pupils on roll
64
Boys / girls
41 / 23
School capacity
75
Capacity fill
64 / 75 (85%)
Free school meals
3.1%
FSM pupils
2
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 5–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Federation
The Federation of Broomhaugh and Corbridge Church of England First Schools
Headteacher
Mrs Suzanne Hart

Location

Address
Church Lane
Postcode
NE44 6DR
Town
Riding Mill
County
Northumberland
Local authority
Northumberland
District
Northumberland
Constituency
Hexham
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 5–9, in Riding Mill, Northumberland, 64 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 3.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Newcastle.

Open schools in Riding Mill
1
Primary schools in Riding Mill
1
Academies among open schools in Riding Mill
0% (0)
Open schools in NE44
1
Primary in NE44
1
Open schools in Northumberland LA
178
Primary in Northumberland LA
127

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Riding MillNear NE44

  • Broomley First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stocksfield · NE43 7NN · Northumberland

    Ages 5–9

    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM1.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

  • Mowden Hall School

    Other independent school

    Stocksfield · NE43 7TP · Northumberland

    Ages 2–13

    2.9 miles away

  • Cambian Dilston College

    Special post 16 institution

    Corbridge · NE45 5RJ · Northumberland

    Ages 16–25

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Suzanne Hart
Telephone
01434682374
Website
www.broomhaugh.northumberland.sch.uk

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