The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 106
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 32.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Kiff (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Spittal Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Spittal Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spittal Community Primary School?
Spittal Community Primary School currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spittal Community Primary School take?
Spittal Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spittal Community Primary School?
Spittal Community Primary School is in Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1RD, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spittal Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Spittal Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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