The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 347
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jenny Bullock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
West Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOvingham Church of England First School
Primary · Very close
Prudhoe Castle First School
Primary · 809m away
Prudhoe West Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Primary · 1.4km away
Highfield Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.5km away
Mickley First School
Primary · 1.6km away
Prudhoe Community High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Adderlane Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ovingham Middle School?
Ovingham Middle School currently has 347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ovingham Middle School take?
Ovingham Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Ovingham Middle School?
Ovingham Middle School is in Prudhoe, NE42 6DE, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ovingham Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Ovingham Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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