The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 49% 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
18% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 48.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Paul Struthers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Delaval Gardens, New Delaval, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBede Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
The Blyth Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Gilbert Ward Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.6km away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Malvin's Close Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
The Dales School
Special school · 2.0km away
Croftway Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Cramlington Village Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is New Delaval Primary School's Ofsted rating?
New Delaval Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Delaval Primary School?
New Delaval Primary School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Delaval Primary School take?
New Delaval Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Delaval Primary School?
New Delaval Primary School is in Blyth, NE24 4DA, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Delaval Primary School have a sixth form?
No, New Delaval Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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