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Prudhoe West Academy

Academy converter · Prudhoe · NE42 6HR

Ages 2–9 · 233 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Overall absence

5.2%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.9%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.0%
Enrolments in measure
151

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

30

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
41
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
3
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 fill78%

233 pupils · 300 places

Pupils on roll
233
Boys / girls
118 / 115
School capacity
300
Capacity fill
233 / 300 (78%)
Free school meals
22.9%
FSM pupils
46
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: WISE ACADEMIES
Academy trust
WISE ACADEMIES
Sponsor
WISE Academies
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Brewster

Location

Address
West Road
Postcode
NE42 6HR
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, 233 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 22.9%.

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 Castle First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Prudhoe · NE42 6PN · Northumberland

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM26.1%
    • 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

    0.7 miles away

  • Mickley First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stocksfield · NE43 7BG · Northumberland

    Ages 2–9

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

    1.3 miles away

  • Wylam First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wylam · NE41 8EH · Northumberland

    Ages 3–9

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

    2.1 miles away

  • Broomley First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stocksfield · NE43 7NN · Northumberland

    Ages 5–9

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

    2.3 miles away

  • Emmaville Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Ryton · NE40 4ND · Gateshead

    Ages 2–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM8.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Brewster
Telephone
01661832288
Website
https://prudhoewest.wiseacademies.co.uk/

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