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Prudhoe Castle First School

Academy converter · Prudhoe · NE42 6PN

Ages 2–9 · 74 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

4.1%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-03-25

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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 absence4.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.4%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
47

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

16

Places offered

16

1st-preference offers

16

Total preferences (any rank)
27
Preferred offers (top 3)
16
Applications from outside LA
4
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2

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 fill49%

74 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
74
Boys / girls
37 / 37
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
74 / 150 (49%)
Free school meals
26.1%
FSM pupils
18
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Cheviot Learning Trust
Headteacher
Miss Jill Dodds

Location

Address
Castle Road
Postcode
NE42 6PN
Town
Prudhoe
County
Northumberland
Local authority
Northumberland
District
Northumberland
Constituency
Hexham
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 academy converter (primary), Ages 2–9, in Prudhoe, Northumberland, 74 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 26.1%.

Open schools in Prudhoe
8
Primary schools in Prudhoe
5
Academies among open schools in Prudhoe
100% (8)
Open schools in NE42
8
Primary in NE42
5
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 PrudhoeNear NE42

  • Prudhoe West Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Prudhoe · NE42 6HR · Northumberland

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM22.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Adderlane Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Prudhoe · NE42 5HX · Northumberland

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM45.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

  • Mickley First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stocksfield · NE43 7BG · Northumberland

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM6.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

  • Broomley First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stocksfield · NE43 7NN · Northumberland

    Ages 5–9

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

    2.0 miles away

  • Wylam First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wylam · NE41 8EH · Northumberland

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM1.6%
    • Demand1.00

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Jill Dodds
Telephone
01661833122
Website
https://pcfs.cheviotlt.co.uk/

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