Allendale Primary School
Allendale, NE47 9PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Allendale Primary School is a primary school in Allendale for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 48th of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2014, report published 3 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
This is a school at the heart of the community. It has a warm, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in all aspects of school life. There are many opportunities for pupils to be involved with local community events. For example, pupils' artwork is displayed in a local exhibition and, as part of the history club, pupils enjoy local history walks. There has been a focus on ensuring that pupils are supported to behave well. In classrooms and around the school, pupils conduct themselves appropriately. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and staff are consistent with routines. Pupils play well together and are focused in lessons the vast majority of the time. There is an ambitious curriculum in place for pupils. This includes many opportunities to extend the curriculum beyond the academic. Pupils discuss with enthusiasm the clubs and activities that they attend. These include Lego club, gymnastics and recycling clubs. Pupils take on leadership roles such as school councillors and house captains. Pupils are proud to hold these roles and to be an important part of the school community.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not made clear enough the precise content that they want pupils to know and revisit in some curriculum subjects. Pupils do not make crucial connections between the component knowledge that they are taught. Leaders should ensure that they identify the knowledge that pupils need to learn, step by step and revisit in all subjects, as they progress through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
126 pupils on roll, with places for 154
Schools near Allendale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Shaftoe Trust Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whitley Chapel Church of England First School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Henshaw Church of England Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Phil Vincent
- Phone
- 01434683376
- Address
- Allendale, NE47 9PS
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122171
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.