The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Susie Drake
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Park Avenue, Haltwhistle, NE49 9BA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Haltwhistle Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Haltwhistle Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haltwhistle Primary Academy?
Haltwhistle Primary Academy currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haltwhistle Primary Academy take?
Haltwhistle Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Haltwhistle Primary Academy?
Haltwhistle Primary Academy is in Haltwhistle, NE49 9BA, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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