Located in Corbridge, Corbridge Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school, serving pupils aged 9 to 13. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Corbridge Middle School currently has around 354 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.5% boys and 43.5% girls. Around 11.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cow Lane, Corbridge, NE45 5HX
Website: www.corbridgemiddle.co.uk
Telephone: 01434632191
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Middle deemed secondary
Local authority: Northumberland
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lindsay Hamilton
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 122326

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/10/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 9 - 13
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 354
Number of Boys: 200
Number of Girls: 154

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British95.80%339
Other White1.70%6
Other Mixed0.80%3
Unclassified0.60%2
White and Asian0.30%1
Irish0.30%1
Pakistani0.30%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.9)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.7)
Maths: Above Average (1.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
82%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
21%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Local authority average
106.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Local authority average
105.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School
St Helen's Lane , NE45 5JQ
3out of 4 794 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corbridge Middle School
Cow Lane , NE45 5HX
4out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cambian Dilston College
Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ
- not rated 2,329 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.