SchoolScoresPrudhoe West Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 9 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of WISE ACADEMIES
West Road, Prudhoe, NE42 6HR
01661 832288 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 February 2026 , published 24 March 2026.
In short: 7 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Northumberland comparisons use the 5 of its 127 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 122 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 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 36% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 62% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 26% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 83% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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. 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.3% | 24.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 3.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Prudhoe. 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
- St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prudhoe Castle First School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Adderlane Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Ovingham CofE First School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Mickley First School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Wylam First School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Broomley First School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Emmaville Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenside Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Prudhoe West Academy's Ofsted rating?
Prudhoe West Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 strong, and safeguarding was met.
Would parents recommend Prudhoe West Academy?
89% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Prudhoe West Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Prudhoe West Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Prudhoe West Academy as their first choice for 32 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 32 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 144180.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.