Located in Prudhoe, Prudhoe Community High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 13 to 19. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Prudhoe Community High School currently has around 791 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 60% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Moor Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5LJ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Northumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Annmarie Moore |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 122351 |
| Age Range: | 13 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 860 |
| Number of Pupils: | 791 |
| Number of Boys: | 399 |
| Number of Girls: | 392 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | - not rated | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West First School West Road , NE42 6HR | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School Broomhouse Road , NE42 5EJ | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.