The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 108
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Currans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Dean Drive, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Prior Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Prior Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Prior Park Primary School?
Prior Park Primary School currently has 108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prior Park Primary School take?
Prior Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Prior Park Primary School?
Prior Park Primary School is in Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2DB, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prior Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Prior Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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