Prudhoe Castle First School
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Castle Road, NE42 6PN |
| School Website | https://pcfs.cheviotlt.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1661833122 |
| URN | 146924 |
School Census
| Total | 69 |
| Girls/Boys | 35/34 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.7%/49.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 13 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 24.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/05/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/05/2019 | Good |
| 31/01/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 31/01/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 13 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 21 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.4% |
Nearby Schools
Prudhoe West Academy
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: West Road, , NE42 6HR
Ovingham Church of England First School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ovingham, , NE42 6DE
Ovingham Middle School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: West Road, , NE42 6DE
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highfield Lane, , NE42 6EY
Highfield Middle School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highfield Lane, , NE42 6EY