Ponteland Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Northumberland
Ponteland Primary School is a primary school in Northumberland for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 5 May 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Callerton Lane, Ponteland, The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, NE20 9EG
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 479 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 7.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 5 May 2023
Strengths
- “Ponteland Primary is a truly inclusive school where pupils, parents and carers, and staff all feel a sense of belonging.”
- “Leaders at all levels work hard to provide an ambitious curriculum that goes beyond the academic.”
- “A strong extracurricular offer and exceptional cultural experiences enable pupils to flourish.”
To improve
- “Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge of letter sounds and receive extra support.”
- “However, pupils sometimes struggle to make links between topics they have learned or to understand their learning as part of a bigger picture.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 June 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 70% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 70 first-preference applications, 58 offers in total, 56 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
- Richard Coates Church of England Primary School 0.0 mi School remains Good
- Ponteland Community Primary School 0.7 mi Good
- Darras Hall Primary School 1.2 mi Outstanding
- Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 4.3 mi School remains Good
- Stannington First School 4.9 mi School remains Good
- Stamfordham Primary School 5.1 mi Good
- Belsay Primary School 5.1 mi Good
- Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School 5.4 mi Good