SchoolScoresCorbridge (VA) CofE First School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
St Helen's Lane, Corbridge, NE45 5JQ
01434 632534 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 November 2019.
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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 21st highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 23rd highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 26th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 32 parents who had raised a concern Joint 20th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 30%). 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 55 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 100th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 24.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 106th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 52nd highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 68th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 126 state primary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 126 state primary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 65th lowest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 71st lowest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 66th highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 31st highest of 127 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 69th highest of 91 state primary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.1%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Beaufront First School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention
- Broomhaugh (VA) CofE First School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Corbridge (VA) CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Corbridge (VA) CofE First School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend Corbridge (VA) CofE First School?
100% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Corbridge (VA) CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Corbridge (VA) CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Corbridge (VA) CofE First School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 122287.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.