The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 547
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 33.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Irving (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Horton Grange Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horton Grange Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horton Grange Primary School?
Horton Grange Primary School currently has 547 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horton Grange Primary School take?
Horton Grange Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horton Grange Primary School?
Horton Grange Primary School is in Blyth, NE24 4RE, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horton Grange Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Horton Grange Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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