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Shilbottle Primary School

Academy converter · Alnwick · NE66 2XQ

Ages 4–11 · 71 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-24

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill47%

71 pupils · 151 places

Pupils on roll
71
Boys / girls
33 / 38
School capacity
151
Capacity fill
71 / 151 (47%)
Free school meals
15.5%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PELE TRUST
Academy trust
PELE TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Craig Shaw

Location

Address
Shilbottle Grange, Shilbottle
Postcode
NE66 2XQ
Town
Alnwick
County
Northumberland
Local authority
Northumberland
District
Northumberland
Constituency
North Northumberland
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from 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 4–11, in Alnwick, Northumberland, 71 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 15.5%.

Open schools in Alnwick
11
Primary schools in Alnwick
9
Academies among open schools in Alnwick
73% (8)
Open schools in NE66
11
Primary in NE66
9
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 AlnwickNear NE66

  • Hipsburn Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Alnwick · NE66 3PX · Northumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM3.9%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Craig Shaw
Telephone
01665575285
Website
http://www.shilbottle.northumberland.sch.uk

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