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Wylam First School

Academy converter · Wylam · NE41 8EH

Ages 3–9 · 131 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

3.4%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-26

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
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 absence3.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)2.1%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
2.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
94

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

27

Places offered

27

1st-preference offers

27

Total preferences (any rank)
38
Preferred offers (top 3)
27
Applications from outside LA
10
Offers to outside-LA applicants
6

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 fill87%

131 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
131
Boys / girls
65 / 66
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
131 / 150 (87%)
Free school meals
1.6%
FSM pupils
2
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–9

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
Bell Road
Postcode
NE41 8EH
Town
Wylam
County
Northumberland
Local authority
Northumberland
District
Northumberland
Constituency
Hexham
Urban/rural
Larger 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 academy converter (primary), Ages 3–9, in Wylam, Northumberland, 131 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 1.6%.

Open schools in Wylam
1
Primary schools in Wylam
1
Academies among open schools in Wylam
100% (1)
Open schools in NE41
1
Primary in NE41
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 WylamNear NE41

  • Emmaville Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Ryton · NE40 4ND · Gateshead

    Ages 2–11

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

    1.4 miles away

  • Adderlane Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Prudhoe · NE42 5HX · Northumberland

    Ages 2–9

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

    1.5 miles away

  • Ryton Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Ryton · NE40 3AF · Gateshead

    Ages 7–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM33.8%

    1.6 miles away

  • Ryton Community Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Ryton · NE40 3AF · Gateshead

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM34.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Prudhoe West Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Prudhoe · NE42 6HR · Northumberland

    Ages 2–9

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

    2.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Jill Dodds
Telephone
01661852771
Website
https://wfs.cheviotlt.co.uk/

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