Acomb First School
Details
| Age Range | 4-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Bishops Hill, Acomb, NE46 4PL |
| School Website | www.acomb.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1434603870 |
| URN | 122170 |
School Census
| Total | 66 |
| Girls/Boys | 36/30 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.5%/45.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 12 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/01/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/01/2018 | Good |
| 24/11/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/11/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 25 April 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 16 January 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 May 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 November 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 07 February 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 January 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 28 November 2005 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 March 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 21 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 6 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 14 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 7 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 13 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 94% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 98.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 98.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |