The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 4 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 3 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 11
- Capacity
- 15%
- FSM
- 27.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Lee Williscroft-Ferris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1HQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kielder Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Kielder Primary School and Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kielder Primary School and Nursery?
Kielder Primary School and Nursery currently has 11 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kielder Primary School and Nursery take?
Kielder Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kielder Primary School and Nursery?
Kielder Primary School and Nursery is in Hexham, NE48 1HQ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kielder Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Kielder Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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