Located in Choppington, Stakeford Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. 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.
Stakeford Primary School currently has around 170 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 38.2% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | East Ford Road, Choppington, NE62 5TZ |
| Website: | http://www.stakeford.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01670812369 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Northumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Hall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122178 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 170 |
| Number of Boys: | 85 |
| Number of Girls: | 85 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.90% | 158 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Church of England Controlled First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Hawthorn First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringway Primary School Ringway , Guide Post NE62 5YP | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst High School Lichfield Close , NE63 9RX | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 2out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Post Middle School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Hirst Park Middle School Third Avenue , NE63 9BE | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Hirst Church of England Controlled Middle School Norwich Close , NE63 9SA | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School Norwich Close , North Seaton NE63 9SA | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland College College Road , NE63 9RG | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.