The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Andrew Miller (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
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Stakeford Lane, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5HQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCleaswell Hill School
Special school · Very close
Choppington Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Stakeford Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ashington Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Bothal Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Bothal Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 2.3km away
Gust Independent School
Independent · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mowbray Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mowbray Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mowbray Primary School?
Mowbray Primary School currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mowbray Primary School take?
Mowbray Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mowbray Primary School?
Mowbray Primary School is in Choppington, NE62 5HQ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mowbray Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mowbray Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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