SchoolScoresBroomhaugh (VA) CofE First School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England
Church Lane, Riding Mill, NE44 6DR
01434 682374 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Northumberland comparisons use the 66 of its 127 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 61 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 53rd highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 53rd highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 52nd highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 33rd highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 59% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern Joint 39th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 53rd highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Northumberland figures pool parents at the Northumberland schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Northumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 110th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 24.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 39th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 85th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 86th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 43rd lowest of 126 state primary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 38th lowest of 126 state primary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 87th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.6 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 85th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Broomley First School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Corbridge (VA) CofE First School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Broomhaugh (VA) CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Broomhaugh (VA) CofE First School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 November 2023.
Would parents recommend Broomhaugh (VA) CofE First School?
86% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Broomhaugh (VA) CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Broomhaugh (VA) CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Broomhaugh (VA) CofE First School as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 10 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 122285.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.