The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 31
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Angela Hayward (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
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Leazes Lane, Steel, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 0HB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Whitley Chapel Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitley Chapel Church of England First School?
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School currently has 31 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitley Chapel Church of England First School take?
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitley Chapel Church of England First School?
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School is in Hexham, NE47 0HB, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitley Chapel Church of England First School have a sixth form?
No, Whitley Chapel Church of England First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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