The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 111
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 76.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Richard Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Eastgate, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5RR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCleaswell Hill School
Special school · 1.1km away
Mowbray Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Stakeford Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Bedlington West End Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Howard House School
Independent · 2.4km away
Stead Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Choppington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Choppington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Choppington Primary School?
Choppington Primary School currently has 111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Choppington Primary School take?
Choppington Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Choppington Primary School?
Choppington Primary School is in Choppington, NE62 5RR, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Choppington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Choppington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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